Industrial Process Engineer: Drive Production Excellence

Thales Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Unilever North Rocks factory in Sydney seeks a Process Engineer to join the team, focusing on eliminating losses and waste on the production line while applying TPM/lean methodologies and driving continuous improvement.

You will reduce downtime, improve changeovers, and support GMP, safety and quality initiatives in a dynamic, global organisation with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing
• Knowledge of UMS/WCM or TPM methodologies
• Ability to train and coach line crews

Responsibilities

• Eliminate waste and losses using UMS/TPM tools; lead loss prioritization.
• Direct AM and FI pillars in the department.
• Run to Standard (R2S): data collection, prioritization of losses, problem solving, SMED.
• Train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions.
• Upskill line crews in AM and FI tools; ensure capability.
• Adhere to GMP hygiene standards; support safety, hygiene, GMP and quality initiatives.
• Drive 5S standards.

Skills

Process engineering

Reliability engineering

Leadership coaching

Financial acumen

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

RCA

FI

UMS/WCM

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Who are we?
On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, and Continental.
We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world's first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it's at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.
A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There's no better time to join our team!
Main Job Purpose
We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our North Rocks factory. Process Engineers are required to support Manufacturing teams by focusing on elimination of losses and waste on the production line including, but not limited to, minor stoppage reduction, change over time reduction, elimination of RPM waste; other non-value-added reduction activities and support of digital related projects.
It is a critical role for developing our factory to a World Class standard: zero defects, zero waste and zero losses. The successful candidate will extensively apply the full range of Autonomous Maintenance and Focused improvement methods and tools including Centrelines (CL); Clean, Inspect & Lubricate (CIL's); Standard Work Instructions (SWI); Tagging; Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Kaizens; Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA); Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) and 5S.
Key KPIs would be based on reduction of waste and unplanned downtime including Waste %, Minor Stops, Process Upsets, Material Quality/Availability and Changeovers in the Department.
Key Responsibilities:

• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System) prioritization process using BPCD (Business priority and cost deployment), FI, AM and PM pillar tools and methodologies. Lead prioritization of losses and recommend focus areas for the department
• Directly responsible for AM and FI pillars in the department
• Run to Standard (R2S) implementation: (Data collection and analysis, Prioritization of losses, Problem solving, SMED, AM activities definition and machine settings (Centerlines or Process parameters definition)
• Train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability);
• Upskilling the line crews in AM and FI tools to ensure we are equipped with the right ability
• Adhere to and follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) hygiene standards
• Support Safety, Hygiene, GMP and Quality initiatives in the department
• Drive 5S standards

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing undertaking the duties of a Process or Reliability Engineering for minimum 2 years, working with and training/coaching line crews
• Unilever Manufacturing System/World Class Manufacturing (UMS/WCM) or similar lean/TPM methodologies including RCA and FI
• Business acumen and financial tools, understanding of the Master plan, factory priorities and how manufacturing performance of the site correlates with its finance KPIs and Business Groups (BGs) targets achievement
• Engineering degreed preferably. Potentially this is a development role for a technician, technical operator or leading hand with a good understanding of R2S/Manex methodologies and strong leadership/coaching skills.

What awaits you at Unilever?
The core of Unilever's culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.
This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.
This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.
Unilever is an organization 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.
This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities.
At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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Job Category: Supply Chain
Job Type: Full time
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