Process Engineer Intern

Unilever is currently hiring for a Process Engineer Intern.

Function: Supply Chain

Location: Indonsa Factory, Newlands East

Terms & Conditions: Local terms

ABOUT UNILEVER         

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.  With Unilever you can develop a purpose-led career doing impactful work towards a better business, a better world and a better you. We are one of the top 5 employers in South Africa according to the Top Employer Institute and ranked as the number 1 employer of choice for Graduates in Manufacturing Industry according to SAGEA.

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 passionate about the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

To work directly with the line crews daily acting as the technical trainer for line teams and providing coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of countermeasures. Responsible for the validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line. A core deliverable is eliminating losses and waste and increasing the stability of the line to support the transition of traditional line teams to semi-autonomous teams.

KEY AREAS OF WORK

• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the WCM prioritization process using AM, PM, FI and QC pillar tools

and methodologies.

• Troubleshoot process-related problems and implement corrective actions.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.

• Process design and simulation using PFD (Process Flow Diagram)

• End-to-end Project management (OTIF)

• Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability on the line

• Train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability)

• Identify and extend good practice to other lines

• Application and accuracy of MMP Code data

• Consumer & Customer Focus.  Building world class factories will eliminate losses and ensure that we do not

pass on the cost of inefficiencies to our customers and consumers

• Bias for Action.  By providing consistent and near real time information, decisions can be taken quickly which

leverage our resources

• Building Talent & Teams.  Our vision is to move to semi-autonomous teams, and we require process engineer

interns with a passion for achieving results through great teamwork, an ability to teach new tools and

methodologies and ensuring that you and your colleagues are fully aligned, and drawing on one another’s

strengths

• Growth Mindset.  By building world class factories, we will become more competitive in the marketplace and

set the standards to which others aspire

• WCM.   Apply the full set of WCM methods and tools to identify root causes, define countermeasures and

validate their effectiveness, mastery of AM, PM, Q and FI tools and processes.  Establish standards to support

line operators sustain new basic conditions

• Process and Organisational Design. Leverage technical knowledge and a systems approach to ensure factory

lines and processes are optimally resourced (e.g. manpower ratios are efficient and sustainable)

• Analytical capability.  Collect and analyse complex data to penetrate problems’ phenomena and understand

root causes. (Data analysis and interpretation using statistical tools (Excel) and root cause analysis (Six Sigma

& DMAIC).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree Chemical/ Industrial Engineering/BTech.

• Must Understand Continuous Processing background within FMCG/ Manufacturing environment.

• Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system is.

• Able to clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards.

• Able to present findings and rationales clearly so that whole factory team can understand.

• Able to make logical decisions based on data.

• Knowledge in statistics and process control tools

​UNILEVER BEHAVIOURS

• Care deeply

• Focus on what counts

• Stay three steps ahead

• Deliver with excellence

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.  We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.  

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa.  

This is an Factory-based role in Newlands East (Durban) and requires 100% of time attendance on site