Process Engineering Intern

JOB TITLE: Process Engineering Intern

JOB LOCATION: Lords View Factory

CLOSING DATE:  02 May 2025

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete all learnership requirements as stipulated by Unilever, including but limited to training attendance, assessments completion, project completion, logbook completion and presentations as needed
• The Industrial Engineer role is critical to the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses. 
• She/he will apply extensively the full range of Focused and Quality Improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost Deployment, Customer Service and Logistics.  The Cost Deployment pillar will be populated with data built up through application of the Managing Manufacturing Performance Code, which is key to ensuring focus on key losses.
• Working directly with the line crews daily. The Industrial Engineer also acts as the technical trainer for line teams and provides coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of countermeasures. Validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line. A core deliverable is to eliminate losses and wastes and increase the stability of the line to support the transition of traditional line teams to semi-autonomous teams
• Follow SOP procedures as needed within the operation assigned to
• Conform to all site rules governing safety of self and others, quality and code of business principles

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Completed degree or National Diploma in Chemical/ Industrial Engineering
• Use of computer software programs – Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word is essential
• Good communication skills both written and verbal – proficient in English

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY:

Submit your updated CV along with your Qualification certificate and ID copy.

Please Note: If you don’t hear from us within 14 days from the date that you applied, please regard your application as disqualified. If you do not attach the supporting documentation stated in the advert by the closing date, please regard your application as disqualified

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.

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