Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

ABOUT UNILEVER With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 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 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. In manufacturing excellence, it is the point where quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale seamlessly converge, creating an environment of optimal productivity and continuous growth, if this matches your interests, then this role is just for you! WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE Evaluate manufacturing processes based on quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed Study production and machine requirements Develop and test effective automated and manual systems Design and install equipment Organize and manage manufacturing workflows and resources Integrate disparate systems (e.g. equipment handling, transport) Optimize facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and network performance Resolve issues and delays in production Find ways to reduce costs and maximize quality Train staff in new and existing processes Collaborate with other engineers, contractors and suppliers Ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations Upgrade systems and processes with new technology Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control. Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process. Ensure that the company’s manufacturing processes are in compliance with all government laws and regulations. Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making. Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency. Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer’s procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED Experiences & Qualifications Engineering Degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) Previous experience of 2 years as a manufacturing engineer or similar role Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations Well-versed in relevant software (e.g. CAD, MS Office) Skills Project management skills Problem-solving ability Teamwork skills Critical thinking 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. 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. PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever. AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills. 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.