About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people using our products daily in over 190 countries, Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of food, home care, personal care, and refreshment products. Our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, and we believe doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of our success is our people – when they work with purpose, we create a better business and a better world.

We offer a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment that encourages personal growth and professional development. At Unilever, there’s no one-size-fits-all career path—you’ll be empowered to shape your future with the right tools, mentorship, and opportunities.

Job Purpose

The Junior Manager – Operations (Home Care) will play a key role in driving operational excellence within the manufacturing function. This is an exciting opportunity for a fresh graduate or early-career professional to contribute to high-impact projects, build engineering capability, and help shape Unilever’s end-to-end supply chain strategy in Home Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SOPs across factory functions to enhance efficiency and governance
• Identify and explore opportunities for low-cost automation in manufacturing processes
• Monitor and optimize utility consumption across factory operations
• Contribute to refining the manufacturing strategy in alignment with Home Care supply chain objectives
• Develop and maintain real-time monitoring systems for manufacturing KPIs
• Assist in identifying and evaluating alternative fuel sources for cost and energy optimization
   

Who We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Fresh graduates in Engineering (all disciplines welcome to apply)
• Candidates with 6+ months of experience in a manufacturing setup will be given preference
   

Skills & Competencies

• Solid understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Strong business acumen and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with data analysis and performance monitoring tools
   

Leadership Expectations

At Unilever, we expect every employee to lead by example. As a Junior Manager, you will:

• Deliver exceptional results and take accountability for execution
• Continuously seek ways to improve operations and challenge the status quo
• Focus on consumer-centric thinking in every task
• Demonstrate humility and a service-oriented mindset
• Embrace agility and lifelong learning
   

Standards of Leadership (SoL) Behaviors

• Passion for High Performance: Own your work and drive impactful outcomes
• Personal Mastery: Set high standards and actively develop personal resilience
• Consumer Love: Think beyond the factory and consider consumer impact
• Purpose & Service: Lead with integrity and a service-first mindset
• Agility: Stay curious, adaptable, and eager to evolve