Maintenance Planner

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 want to be part of Unilever´s history, as being part of the creation of a completely new site that has the expectation to be a state of the art and future fit factory, a model for other sites to reference both internally and externally, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

The Maintenance Planner position is responsible for scheduling the work activity of the Maintenance and Engineering team. This position prepares efficient and effective work plans for all Preventive, Predictive, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance work to ensure parts are available and ready; ensures internal and external labor resources are available; and coordinates execution of the plan in conjunction with the production. The Maintenance Planner also supports the Line Mechanics and Technicians by providing expert guidance and maintains open flow of communication up and down the maintenance chain. Identifies and escalates problems proactively.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Plan all Predictive, Preventive, and Condition Based Maintenance, in conjunction with the sites production and operational plan, including resource (mechanic, operators, parts, equipment) availability to execute activities effectively and efficiently in a coordinated way

• Help prioritize and escalate critical works as necessary

• Monitor work order backlog: schedule backlog work in a timely manner to maintain a reasonable level

• Provide support and training as required to ensure meaningful and comprehensive information is available

• Evaluate all notifications, working with Maintenance Manager and Mechanics

• Convert to Work Orders or provide feedback to requestors as appropriate

• Monitor Workorder Completion, Backlog, and Schedule Compliance to ensure health of maintenance systems

• Drive continuous improvement projects related to maintenance as assigned by working with operations and engineering alike

• Generate and distribute KPI

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience

• Technical experience with Asset Management or Industrial Maintenance or other comparable technical disciplines

• Organization skills including ability to build and plan workorders as needed for equipment maintenance.

• Able to demonstrate excellent engineering acumen – design and analysis of parts, machines, systems using: 3D modelling software, Autocad , FEA (finite element analysis methods) & Theoretical data for machine & system design

• Expertise in mechanical equipment and electromechanical equipment and related components (e.g. packing and filling lines, pumps, heat exchangers, components such as bearings pneumatic cylinders)

• Excellent knowledge of Condition Based Maintenance

• Mechatronics Engineer with working knowledge of electrical and Automation systems (Drives, Motors etc.) and expertise in Electromechanical and mechanical systems (robotics, servo motors, pumps, packaging equipment etc

• Understanding of AI and machine learning

• Expert knowledge in Power BI modelling

• Good understanding of WCM methodologies

• Excellent Contractor management skills

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of mechanical processes, equipment, and electrical systems

• Must have continuous improvement mindset

• Familiar with other Maintenance Improvement methodologies; prior experience working with site/Corporate Engineers.

• Ability to make ongoing judgments and decisions to keep the business functioning at a high level

• Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving goals and objectives

• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers, and the continuous improvement of the operation

• Detail oriented individual who accurately records information

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks

Unilever es una organización comprometida con la equidad, la inclusión y la diversidad para impulsar los resultados de nuestro negocio y crear un futuro mejor, cada día, para nuestros diversos empleados, consumidores globales, socios y comunidades. Creemos que una fuerza laboral diversa nos permite igualar nuestras ambiciones de crecimiento e impulsar la inclusión en todo el negocio. ¡En Unilever estamos interesados en que cada individuo traiga su 'Whole Self' al trabajo y esto te incluye a ti! Por lo tanto, si necesita algún requisito de soporte o acceso, le recomendamos que nos avise en el momento de su solicitud para que podamos apoyarle a través de su viaje de reclutamiento.