Factory Engineer

Unilever is currently hiring for Factory Engineer

Reports to: Factory Manager, Tea

Scope: Local

Location: Agbara

Terms & Conditions: Full time

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. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Category/ Function: Supply chain - Tea

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 managing engineering projects, ensuring equipment availability and reliability, and optimizing processes at a competitive cost while adhering to safety and environmental standards, then this role is perfect for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

A Factory Engineer is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation, maintenance, and management of industrial equipment and systems within a manufacturing or production facility.

• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring all machinery and equipment are properly maintained, repaired, and upgraded to avoid downtime and ensure safety.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improving plant processes to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize the use of resources like energy and raw materials.
• Project Management: Leading projects related to the installation of new machinery, facility expansions, or process improvements
• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring that the plant adheres to safety regulations and environmental standards, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Diagnosing and resolving mechanical or operational issues to minimize disruptions in production.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Managing budgets for maintenance and capital expenditures, as well as finding cost-effective solutions for repairs and improvements.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Managing budgets for maintenance and capital expenditures, as well as finding cost-effective solutions for repairs and improvements.
• Training and Supervision: Leading and mentoring a team of maintenance technicians and ensuring that staff is trained in operating equipment safely and efficiently.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keeping detailed records of maintenance activities, machine performance, safety inspections, and compliance reports.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Implementing sustainable practices and energy-saving technologies to reduce the environmental impact of plant operations.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Coordinating with suppliers for equipment procurement, spare parts, and technical support

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• BEng./B.TECH/HND in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering from a reputable institute
• 5 – 10+ years of experience in FMCG companies of repute
• Implementing TPM or WCM/Manufacturing Excellence
• Exposure to lean or six sigma would be added advantage

Skills

• Good communication skill
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

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.