Unilever is currently hiring for  

Scope: Foods - Local

Location: Site Lerma, Toluca

Terms & Conditions: Full time. There is no support for relocation.

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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.

JOB PURPOSE

The Nutrition TIM specialist focuses on the implementation of the types of projects listed below, which also details their role:

Product Innovation: Ensure that product innovation projects are implemented at the plant in an orderly and harmonized manner in accordance with Unilever standards approved by the Region, from a Technology, Safety, and Quality perspective.

Plant Support: Provide support and coordinate on-site projects for process improvement, loss reduction, supply security, material efficiency, and cost-saving projects, both internal and Supply Management initiatives.

Technological Innovation: Serve as custodians of technological knowledge at the plant by developing best practices and implementing them under the highest Unilever standards and the legislation of the country where the project is being developed.

The TIM specialist for foods is responsible for:

Innovation:
1. Actively participate in the Early Product Management (EPM) - IPM process.
2. Provide input for the conversion cost calculation (Head Count, HH, HM, etc.).
3. Participate in all risk assessments (QRMP, Risk Assessment) and ensure the implementation of the corresponding actions for the department. Alert the plant to potential risks arising from innovations.
4. Consolidate KPIs with the corresponding departments in each plant.
5. Issue industrial test reports, consolidating information from all involved areas.
6. Prepare the Launch Monitoring Plan prior to the launch of an innovation.
7. Translate innovation specifications and standards into plant processes.
8. Support and lead the commissioning team during the implementation of innovations.
9. Monitor the performance of implemented innovations and communicate these results to the commissioning team (including stakeholders).
10. Use WCM tools to minimize potential losses. Share lessons learned.
11. Prepare the Transfer Pack for delivery to the new product plant.
12. Participate in post-launch reviews.

Plant Support:
1. Support EPM and EEM for innovation rollout processes and/or production capacity increases.
2. Coordinate with Manufacturing on initiatives for process improvement, waste reduction, material improvements, validation of materials at supply risk, and cost-saving projects, conducting testing and ensuring the successful implementation of the proposed initiatives.
3. Consolidate KPIs for the evaluation of Plant Support projects.
4. As the technical reference for the category at the plant, they will support process and material improvement initiatives, agreeing on the type and number of industrial tests to be performed for material validation.
5. Support SM in the validation of new specifications for raw materials and packaging materials.
6. Prepare industrial test reports as well as the commissioning report for implemented projects.
7. Organize technology courses based on identified needs.

Technological Innovation:
1. Serve as guardians of technological knowledge at the plant through the development and implementation of new practices.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of equipment, machinery, safety and quality standards, manufacturing engineering knowledge.
• Food standards
• Advanced English

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 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.