Technology and Process Manager

Job Title: Technology and Process Manager 

Scope:Asia

Location:Minburi Factory, Thailand

ABOUT UNILEVER

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever Ice Cream 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 passion about Engineering, challenging in fast moving environment and implementing new technical solutions then this role is just for you!

Job Responsibilities

1. Project Management: Take full responsibility for the ice - cream factory projects in the respective country, from planning to execution, ensuring that projects are completed with high quality on time and within budget. This includes, but is not limited to, the construction of new production lines and equipment upgrades. Prepare and present project proposals, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.

2. Information Management: Effectively manage project - related information, utilize advanced information management systems to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and security of information, and support project decision - making and analysis.

3. Innovation and New Technology Implementation: Actively promote innovation in ice - cream production, introduce new technologies, processes, and concepts to improve product quality, production efficiency, and reduce costs. Lead the implementation of new technologies in the country, conduct testing, optimization, and adjustment.

4. Budget Management: Be responsible for the budget planning and control of the campus spending of the ice - cream factory in the country, allocate resources reasonably, and ensure that every expenditure can generate maximum benefits.

5. Energy Management and Sustainability:

Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency and sustainability within the production facility. Implement and manage energy-saving projects, including the adoption of renewable energy sources where feasible. Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to energy usage and environmental impact.

Qualification Requirements

1. Educational Background: A bachelor's degree or above in relevant engineering majors such as food engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, automatic control, digitalization, etc.

2. Work Experience: Have 3 - 5 years of project management experience, with experience in the ice - cream or food industry being preferred. Candidates with practical project execution experience, who have led or been deeply involved in the entire process of engineering projects, will be given priority consideration.

3. Skill Requirements: Be familiar with project management processes and tools, possess excellent data analysis and information management capabilities; master innovation management methods, and have a keen insight into new technologies; have excellent budget - making and management capabilities; be familiar with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming, debugging, and maintenance, and be able to use digital technologies to optimize engineering processes.

4. Language Ability: Fluent in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing, capable of smooth communication with international teams; those who master the local language will be preferred.

5. Other Abilities: Those with in - depth knowledge of ice - cream processes, such as ingredients, freezing, and shaping, and familiarity with the ice - cream market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape will be preferred. Candidates who are familiar with IC product technologies, have excellent teamwork, communication, coordination, and problem - solving abilities, and be able to adapt to a fast - paced working environment and withstand certain work pressure with travel ability.

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.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates 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.