Production engineer

Unilever is currently hiring for Production Engineer

Function:  Supply Chain Engineering

Reports to: Plant Manager PW

Scope: Local

Location: Unilever Maydon Wharf - Durban

Terms & Conditions: Full time on site

ABOUT UNILEVER

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. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

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 analytical and have passion for manufacturing excellence, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Manufacturing and Packaging technology

• Rely on basic but consistent understanding of the manufacturing technologies of the Category to drive relevant process improvements

Consumer and 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

Accountability and Responsibility

• Working directly with the line crews daily and acting as the technical trainer for line teams and providing coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of countermeasures
• He/she is responsible for the validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line
• Responsible and accountable for the performance of the cell

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 and establish standards to support line operators sustain new basic conditions
• Involved in continuous improvements, responsible to solve chronical problems, reduce NVAA, develop standards, and drive productivity while granting quality and safety.
• He/she will apply extensively the full range of focussed Improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified in the areas of Safety, Quality, Business priority and Cost Deployment, Autonomous maintenance, Customer Service and Agility.

Process and Organizational 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
• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the WCM prioritization process using AM, PM, FI and QC pillar tools and methodologies
• Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability, train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability)

Digital Deployment

• Lead/co-ordinate the deployment of digital activities in the factories. The focus will be on enabling our manufacturing sites to deploy appropriate, standardized technologies and ensure consistency in deployment and associated benefit delivery.

Projects

• Lead projects related to efficiencies improvements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ chemical/ industrial engineering
• At least 3 years Production/Production Engineer with solid WCM or Lean Manufacturing experience within FMCG/ Motor/ Manufacturing industries
• Proficient Optimisation/ SOP’s and WCM/ Lean Manufacturing experience essential
• Must have High Speed Packaging experience
• Must demonstrate a strong technical knowledge across all the site’s processes and lines
• Must possess strong engineering leadership credentials with a proven ability to eliminate loss and waste on significant projects
• Must demonstrate a flair for improvement engineering and coaching
• Project Management experience, understanding of Quality Management systems, GMP and Change management process
• Statistics and process control tools experience
• Visualize clearly what the ideal production system, clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards
• Apply a full range of FI tools to address losses in SHE, Q, CD, CS&L, develops expertise from other engineering functions

Skills

• Lean or WCM Techniques
• Problem Solving
• Change management
• Business acumen and financial tools, understanding of the Master plan, factory priorities and how manufacturing performance of the site correlates with its finance KPIs and BGs targets achievement

Leadership

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.
• TALENT CATALYST: Develops and magnifies the power of people.
• 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.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

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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.