Unilever
Processing Business Unit Leader
Raeford, NC
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$9,389 more — $97,989 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $97,989 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Operations Research Analysts" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Operations Research Analysts (15-2031) · Fayetteville, NC. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
- We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed.
- Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Own daily performance across Compounding and Tank Farm operations.
- Drive execution of production schedules while maximizing asset utilization and minimizing downtime.
- Manage inventory, chemical handling, batch execution, and operational reliability.
- Drive Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to eliminate recurring losses.
- Deliver measurable improvements in cycle time, efficiency, waste reduction, equipment reliability, and overall manufacturing performance.
- Implement Lean, TPM, UMS, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Lead adoption of automation, digital manufacturing systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Leverage real-time data, dashboards, and predictive analytics to optimize operations.
- Partner with Engineering, Digital, and Manufacturing Excellence teams to implement innovative solutions that improve safety, productivity, and reliability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a process manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading frontline teams in a multi-shift operation.
- Experience in compounding, batching, chemical processing, liquid manufacturing, or related manufacturing operations.
- Proven track record driving operational excellence and performance improvement.
- Experience leading digital transformation, automation, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Knowledge of manufacturing systems such as SAP, MES, RSBatch, or similar platforms.
- Experience utilizing advanced analytics, digital performance tools, and AI-enabled technologies to improve operations.
- Required
- equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
- Preferred
- Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, UMS, or related continuous improvement experience.
- Proven success leading organizational change and building high-performing teams.
- Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Skills
- Accelerate digital transformation through automation, real-time performance management, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled tools.
- Serve as a key leader in factory transformation initiatives that modernize operations and improve business performance.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000.
- Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits
- Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan.
- Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
- If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com.
Company info
- At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
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