Continuous Improvement Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

The Continuous Improvement Engineer (CIE) is a hands-on problem solver and change agent who strengthens operational discipline,eliminateslosses, and drives sustainable performance across the factory. As part of the Manufacturing Excellence team, the CIE leads key elements of UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System), R2S (Run to Standard), 5S, Training System development, and Continuous Improvement to enhance safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

UMS / R2S / Factory Systems Leadership

• Lead and support deployment of Unilever Manufacturing System pillars and integrate them into daily operations.

• Drive R2S standard adherence,centerlining, and line stability to ensure consistent performance. 

• Conduct time & motion studies and internallogisticsassessments to unlock flow and savings.

Continuous Improvement & Loss Elimination

• Lead savings and waste‑reduction projects using TPM, WCM, Lean Six Sigma tools, and structured problem solving.

•Identifysystemic gaps, analyze process performance, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement preventive standards.

•FacilitateKaizens (Standard, Major, Advanced) and replicate best practices across lines.

Capability Building & Training

• Co‑own the Factory Training System, ensuring robust skill matrices, documentation, and trainer effectiveness.

• Deliver or coordinate training in technical standards, CI tools, problem‑solving, and 5S.

5S, Basic Conditions & Documentation Standards

• Lead factory‑wide 5S and basic‑conditions programs tomaintainclean, safe, and efficient work environments.

• Develop or update Technical Standards to strengthen process stability and ownership.

Data & Performance Analysis

• Manage systems foraccuratedata collection (production, losses, training, MMP Code).

• Unionized manufacturing experience