Factory Coordinator

Job Title: Logistics and Warehouse Manager, ekaterra Lipton Tea, Egypt (Short-
term Contract) - Immediate Hire
Work Location: Egypt
About ekaterra:
With an annual turnover of around €2bn, ekaterra is the world's largest tea
business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo,
T2 and PG Tips. 'eka' is a word taken from the Sanskrit language which means
unity and one purpose, while 'terra' represents the earth and nature. As
ekaterra we are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing
through the regenerative power of plants.

In July ‎2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of
the ekaterra business from its previous owner, Unilever. As a standalone
entity with a dedicated single-category focus, ekaterra is even better
positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a
greater impact on the wider world. With ‎11 production factories in four
continents and tea growing estates in three countries, ekaterra is a
profitable and growing business whose brands reach hundreds of millions of
consumers. It has a presence in over ‎100 countries.

Under the ownership of CVC, ekaterra has an exciting future ahead with
opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and
our capabilities. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus
on speed and agility, ekaterra is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that's
opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day.

At ekaterra, we put consumer love at the heart of every decision. We celebrate
diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make
impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and
courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In
return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and
flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to
master their field.

Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to
grow a world of wellbeing.
Your Role
The Factory coordinator will manage the overall Factory transition through
various tasks such as owning the on-time delivery and deployment of business
processes, new system implementations and change management within the factory
by working closely with local factory teams, global workstream leads, regional
Blossom team leads and the system integrator to ensure all end state processes
and systems are fit for purpose in the factory are on track.
Your Key Tasks:
* Overall responsibility and key point of contact for the coordination of Blossom Planning and execution activities for the factory
* Manage progress of the project, escalating for support and resolving issues and risks with team members and stakeholders
* Lead Project Blossom communications for Factory ensuring understanding, engagement and sharing of critical information with all levels of factory organization
* Work collaboratively with the Factory leadership team on change management. Understand employee morale and engagement over the course of the project and use communication and morale boosting tactics to ensure healthy morale is maintained and employees are being effectively guided through the change. Blossom should not be seen as a project that is happening to the employees, rather Project Blossom is the exciting opportunity of collectively starting up a new company that we are all a part of.
* Support Business as Usual activities as needed to allow end state owners space to engage in Blossom design and implementation
* Lead specific changes including but not limited to: S4HANA implementation, Warehouse management system installation and commissioning, Flex Blending process change, IT migration, and all Blossom standard changes impacting Planning/Scheduling, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics
Skills and Experience
* Bachelor's Degree (Business, Operations, Supply Chain)
* Minimum ‎5 years' experience in Supply Chain (Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering or Logistics)
Knowledge of factory operations and planning (SAP APO and SAP ECC) systems
* Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex requirements and expectations in a simple way
* Organization: Strong organizational skills with a demonstrable track record in successful project management and project delivery
* Ability to perform in an environment of ambiguity and influence decisions
* Analytical thinking, creative problem-solving ability
* Time consciousness, diligence, flexibility, and interest to accept more responsibility, able to take initiative and give proper decisions timely
Who we are looking for
* A big-picture thinker, confident in taking strategic decisions that will impact culture, policy and ways of working
* To be agile and drive simple process design and continuous improvement
* Driven by innovation and strong change affinity
* Have strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills with diverse, multi-functional stakeholders
* Independent, self-starter, ability to discover opportunities and grow the business
* Must be passionate about Tea
* A passionate Networker and a natural relationship builder
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drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our
diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a
diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion
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