Process Engineer

Unilever; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Gym membership discount

Staff shop discount

Company shares

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Unilever Leeds Factory is hiring a Process Engineer to own performance data analytics, line settings and changeovers. You will lead SMED workshops, drive KPI reporting, coach operators and contribute to safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Mechanical/Engineering background, strong analytical skills and experience in FMCG environments. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible hybrid working, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or time-served mechanical engineer.
• Experience in FMCG factory environment desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of FI and Quality tools and processes.
• Experience with statistics and process control tools desirable.
• Experience with mechanical drawings and Global Product Specification.
• Centerlining / settings optimisation and control.

Responsibilities

• Owns stops and performance data analytics for the line. Provides stops, MTBS, OEE data for meetings. Supports the line team with further analytics for line workflows and problem-solving sessions.
• Continuously drives the development of the performance analytics tools.
• Owns the line settings process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process.
• Owns the changeover process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process.
• Leads SMED workshops for the line to improve the changeover process.
• Owns the problem-solving process for the line. Provides subject matter support to the line team and operators.
• Coaches operators on processes and builds technical capability.
• Supports the development and execution of distinct areas of the 90-day plan and weekly / monthly plans.
• Supports and leads problem solving sessions.
• Implements KPI tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Safety culture

Centerlining

Process optimization

Statistics

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification or time-served mechanical engineer

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineer

Business Function: Supply Chain, Operations

Location: Leeds Factory

JOB PURPOSE

The Process Engineer owns the performance data analytics, line settings process, changeover process and problem solving for their lines. They are responsible for providing the rights stops and performance data for the line workflows and problem-solving sessions. They are responsible for elimination the process variability of the equipment assigned to them through line settings and changeover processes. They are responsible for building technical capability in operators.

Structure

Reporting to the Cell leader, working closely with the Cell team and the operators and shift craft assigned to the cell

Key Dimensions

People accountability – the role does not have any direct reports, However the role requires strong relationships with other cell members, Operators and is part of the FI Pillar team for the site working with the R2S Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process / tool ownership and responsibilities:

• Owns stops and performance data analytics for the line. Provides stops, MTBS, OEE data for meetings. Supports the line team with further analytics for line workflows and problem-solving sessions
• Continuously drives the development of the performance analytics tools
• Owns the line settings process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process
• Owns the changeover process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process
• Leads SMED workshops for the line to improve the changeover process
• Owns the problem-solving process for the line. Provides subject matter support to the line team and operators

People responsibilities:

• Supports building technical capability in operators
• Coaches' operators on processes

Loss elimination responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of distinct areas of the 90-day plan and weekly / monthly plans
• Supports and leads problem solving sessions

KPI/KAI for the role:

• Minor Stops
• Changeover time
• CL completion and compliance
• Root Cause Analysis completion

ALL ABOUT YOU

Essential Criteria

• Computer literacy

Effective communicator & strong team member

• Effective written, verbal and presentational communication skills
• Experience in FMCG factory environment (desirable)
• Experience in 'Centerlining' / settings optimisation and control in line with machine performance.
• Strong technical knowledge across processes & production lines
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strongly driven by a safety culture
• Engineering qualification or Time Served Mechanical Engineer with recognised Mechanical Engineering Qualification
• Understanding of FI and Quality tools and processes
• Some experience in statistics & process control tools (desirable)
• Experience of mechanical drawings and Global Product Specification

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Good team worker
• Proven record of operational improvement
• Demonstrated ability of teaching/coaching basic problem-solving tools at all levels

NOTES

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever.