JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are interested to put industrial performance to the next level, then this role is just for you! You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deploy appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
• Researching, designing, and developing new equipment
• Develop standards
• Configuring and optimizing end-to-end industrial processes, from ideation to certification.
• Managing cost and time constraints
• Ensuring compliance with both internal and external protocols and regulations
• Running risk assessments of the equipment and processes being used
• Collecting data, writing reports, and presenting findings to senior management
• Oversees and assesses existing processes and workflows.
• Optimizes productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new procedures.
• Assembles reports to document process products changes.
• Tracks metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades.
• Communicates findings and proposals to upper management.
• Utilizes process simulation software to test and find the most appropriate production strategies.
• Provides thorough instructions for the successful implementation of process changes.
• Conducts risk assessments.
• Assesses compliance with applicable safety and quality standards
• Contributes to departmental efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Work towards achieving zero losses and zero waste on their respective lines.
• Create standards across all line activities (operation standards, technical standards, and standard losses methodology).
• Train line operators and create plans for their development and asses their capabilities.
• Data analysis for losses according to the MMP Code.
• Day-to-day follow-up on line performance and loss reporting.
• Participate in conducting trial and industrial tests of new types of packaging materials, raw materials and finished products
• Participate in projects to upgrade existing equipment, as well as purchase new ones.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical are preferred) discipline with a strong technical background
• Excellent analytical and math skills
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Coaching Skills
• Basic Technical Knowledge (Ability to Learn Advanced Technical Concepts)
• Data Analytics Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and solve problems
• Proficient with computers and information technology
• Knowledge of process engineering software systems
• Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Loss Elimination Experience
• Relevant production experience
• Ability to use a simulation tool to analyse production line stoppages

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to 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 across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.