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Are you looking for a Chemical Engineering Job that allows you to work with advanced digital technologies in modern manufacturing? The Digital Transformation Manager role at Unilever in Mumbai offers an exciting opportunity to lead Industry 4.0 initiatives and drive innovation across manufacturing sites. This job at Unilever focuses on implementing AI, machine learning, digital twin technologies, and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Professionals passionate about digital manufacturing and innovation can build strong chemical science careers while contributing to large-scale transformation programs that shape the future of smart factories and connected supply chains.
About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, operating in more than 190 countries and serving billions of consumers every day. Known for its strong portfolio of trusted brands across food, personal care, and home care categories, the company focuses heavily on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. A job at Unilever offers professionals the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where advanced technologies, data analytics, and smart manufacturing drive operational excellence. Through continuous innovation and global collaboration, Unilever supports long-term chemical science careers and Chemical Engineering
Job opportunities across manufacturing, research, and digital transformation functions.- Job Title: Digital Transformation Manager
- Location: Maharashtra, India
- Job ID: R-1176419
Job Details
The Digital Transformation Manager role at Unilever is designed to drive large-scale digital initiatives across manufacturing operations in India and Nepal. This Chemical Engineering Job focuses on implementing Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI/ML, Digital Twin, advanced analytics, and smart manufacturing systems to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. The position supports the company’s digital strategy by leading transformation programs, integrating data-driven decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple sites. A job at Unilever in this role offers professionals the opportunity to build impactful chemical science careers while contributing to innovative digital solutions that strengthen manufacturing competitiveness.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
Digital Strategy & Vision:
- Develop and articulate a compelling, long-term digital transformation strategy for manufacturing, aligned with the company’s overall corporate objectives for growth, market leadership, and sustainability.
- Stay up to date with emerging Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., IIoT, AI/ML, Digital Twin, Advanced Robotics, Edge Computing) and assess their applicability and potential for disruptive solutions within our manufacturing environment.
- Identify and evaluate emerging digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and data-driven decision-making, and the implementation of Digital Tools for end-to-end manufacturing.
Program Management & Execution:
- Lead the end-to-end management of complex, multi-site digital transformation programs, from idea generation and business case preparation to technical feasibility checking, piloting, and large-scale deployment.
- Ensure robust project governance, resource allocation, and risk management across the digital portfolio.
Manex & Digital Integration:
- Champion the seamless integration of Manex (UMS) principles with digital technologies, ensuring digitalization acts as an accelerator for continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., data-driven OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, automated quality control).
- Collaborate closely with global and regional Manex teams to develop and embed integrated tools and methodologies.
Digital Factory:
- Drive Digital Factory Plan Implementation for the relevant use cases.
- Full in-depth understanding of digital factory master apps and drive the expansion of some master apps across factories.
- Regular cadence between sites and the Digital team to drive effective governance of the digital program.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions, and provide regular reports to management.
Change Management & Culture Development:
- Lead change management efforts to foster a strong digital culture across all levels of the organization.
- Design and conduct workshops aimed at imparting the necessary digital skills and tools to factory teams, building internal capabilities, and promoting a data-driven mindset.
Other Requirements: Must have knowledge of Power BI, UI/UX, Python, Cybersecurity, IT-OT, ChatGPT, and other AI apps (preferable).
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a strong technical and analytical background in Data Science/ Analysis (preferably Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation).
- A strong drive (aptitude) towards Digital Operations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred / Desirable:
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a digitization or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge in the Digitalization at Manufacturing Site, Industry 4.0 implementation, etc.
