Manufacturing Excellence & Digital Lead
Added 2 Oct · still live
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£45,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2125 (67% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,000, and Unilever is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2125 Production and process engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,000 | £40,500 | £45,000 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Role Purpose The Manufacturing Excellence and Digital Lead is responsible for driving the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives and processes at site level. This role plays a key part in embedding Unilever’s Manufacturing System (UMS), improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reducing food waste, and leading the digital transformation agenda. The Manufacturing Excellence and Digital Lead will also line manage process engineers and digital and cyber security engineer. Additionally, the Manufacturing Excellence & Digital Lead works closely with UMS pillar leads to ensure sustainable performance improvements. Key Responsibilities a) Manufacturing Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and coordinate site-wide Manufacturing Excellence initiatives aligned with SU and BG/BU priorities.
- Own improvement projects that increase OEE, reduce waste, deliver cost savings, and eliminate losses.
- Lead the site Loss Tree (DFOS) governance and ensure data accuracy, prioritization, and follow-through.
- Govern Cost Deployment methodology with Finance to validate savings, hotspots, and transformation priorities.
- Develop and maintain the Site Master Plan, ensuring clear link to 3–5 year performance ambition. b) UMS Deployment & Governance
- Lead the rollout, governance, and maturity progression of UMS in line with global standards.
- Own the Focused Improvement (FI) pillar and support all other Pillars in developing and executing their roadmaps.
- Drive the “Run to Standard” (R2S) program across the site to embed stable and reliable operations.
- Coordinate the site preparation for internal and external UMS assessments and ensure audit readiness.
- Lead the ManEx/UMS Governance Forum and drive consistent review of KPIs, pillar progress, and gaps.
- Maintain the Site UMS Roadmap, escalation routines, and improvement cycles. c) Daily & Digital Factory Operation System (DFOS) & Performance Insight
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production and process engineers (SOC 2125) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~56k in sampleSOC 2125
- Middle half £37,128–55,276
- Median £45,292
- Going rate £45,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Unilever holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2125 going rate of £45,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.