Process Engineer

Unilever is currently hiring for Process Engineer

Function:  Supply Chain

Reports to: Suit Lead

Scope: Local

Location: Indonsa Factory

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 passionate about the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• To work directly with the line crews daily acting as the technical trainer for line teams and providing coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of countermeasures.
• Responsible for the validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line.  A core deliverable is eliminating losses and waste and increasing the stability of the line to support the transition of traditional line teams to semi-autonomous teams.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Degree Mechanical/ Chemical/ Electrical/ Industrial Engineering/BTech.
• Must have 2 years Process Engineering experience from a Continuous Processing background within FMCG/ Manufacturing environment.
• Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system is.
• Able to clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards.
• Able to present findings and rationales clearly so that whole factory team can understand.
• Able to make logical decisions based on data.
• Experience in statistics and process control tools.
• Experience in AM, PM, Quality and FI tools and processes.
• HAZOPs and Safety Approval Systems working knowledge & experience is essential.
• Valid driver’s license and own working motor vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the WCM prioritization process using AM, PM, FI and QC pillar tools and methodologies.
• Troubleshoot process-related problems and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.
• Process design and simulation using PFD (Process Flow Diagram)
• End-to-end Project management (OTIF)
• Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability on the line
• Train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability)
• Identify and extend good practice to other lines
• Application and accuracy of MMP Code data
• Consumer & 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
• Building Talent & Teams.  Our vision is to move to semi-autonomous teams, and we require process engineers with a passion for achieving results through great teamwork, an ability to teach new tools and methodologies and ensuring that you and your colleagues are fully aligned, and drawing on one another’s strengths
• Accountability & Responsibility.  Taking responsibility for building your team’s performance and sharing your best interventions to help support other lines in their improvements
• Growth Mindset.  By building world class factories, we will become more competitive in the marketplace and set the standards to which others aspire
• 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.  Establish standards to support line operators sustain new basic conditions
• Process and Organisational 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. (Data analysis and interpretation using statistical tools (Excel) and root cause analysis (Six Sigma & DMAIC).

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication and Teamwork: Explaining technical concepts to all stakeholders, writing reports and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and good presentation skills.
• Project Management: Time management, Budgeting, scheduling and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Attention to detail: Identifying minor inefficiencies or errors in processes.
• Adaptability: Ability to work with evolving technologies and processes.
• Results driven
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

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.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • TALENT CATALYST: Develops and magnifies the power of people. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
  • BUSINESS ACUMEN: Brings the outside in, encouraging experimentation and intelligent risk-taking. Creates new opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has own inner compass of purpose, which inspires actions. Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever. Believes in and contributes towards Unilever’s purpose.

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.  We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.  

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is an site-based role in Durban (Indonsa Factory) and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

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.