Process Engineer

Unilever Brasil Ltda.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Gym membership

Staff shop

Employee shares

Job summary

Unilever is seeking a Process Engineer at Leeds Factory to own line performance analytics, line settings, and changeovers. The role focuses on reducing process variability, improving line KPIs, and building operator capability through coaching and hands-on problem solving.

The engineer will lead SMED workshops, support 90-day and monthly plans, and collaborate with the cell team to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG factory environment is desirable.
• Experience in centerlining / settings optimisation and control in line with machine performance.
• Understanding FI and Quality tools and processes.
• Some experience in statistics & process control tools.

Responsibilities

• Owns stops and performance data analytics for the line; provides stops, MTBS, OEE data for meetings and supports line workflows and problem solving sessions.
• Continuously drives development of performance analytics tools.
• Owns the line settings process: deployment, execution, reporting KPIs for meetings and continuous improvement.
• Owns the changeover process: deployment, execution, reporting KPIs for meetings and continuous improvement.
• Leads SMED workshops to improve the changeover process.
• Owns the problem-solving process for the line and provides SME support to the line team and operators.
• Supports building technical capability in operators; coaches operators on processes.
• Supports development and execution of 90-day, weekly and monthly plans; leads problem solving sessions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Safety culture

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Process control tools

Statistical tools

Mechanical drawings

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

• 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

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

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

• Minor Stops
• Changeover time
• CL completion and compliance
• Root Cause Analysis completion
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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
• an annual bonus
• subsidised gym membership
• a discounted staff shop and shares

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 .