Process Control Operator - Fixed Term Contract

Unilever; General Trias; Hybrid; PHP 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in General Trias, Cavite is seeking a Process Control Operator to set up, safely operate, monitor and troubleshoot in the mixing area. You will adjust machine settings, ensure quality, and maintain equipment while following GMP and safety guidelines.

The role includes autonomous maintenance, line loss reporting, and real-time production validation in SAP, with crew handover between shifts. Preference for those with engineering training and strong teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or a technical course related to the functions.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, or electronic process instrumentation and control systems.
• Familiar with R2S/UMS principles including OEE, losses, problem solving, SPC and cost variance.
• Basic thermodynamics and equipment operation knowledge.
• Analytical skills for physico-chemical properties.
• Understanding of raw material quality and specifications.
• Knowledge of 5S and its consistent practice.
• Skills in lubrication and autonomous maintenance activities.
• Mechanical systems knowledge (fasteners, drives).
• OSHAS/EMS/GMP/HACCP basics and report writing.
• Good PC and MS Excel skills; clear communication; teamwork.
• Amenable to work at Gateway Business Park, General Trias, Cavite (shuttle provided) and on fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery safely to meet production plan.
• Inspect equipment and adjust as needed for quality.
• Perform preventive and autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Ensure readiness of material tanks and isotainer trucks.
• Record real-time line loss; support Kaizen initiatives.
• Fill trackers and QA documentation for traceability.
• Coordinate RM batch kit calls and handover between shifts.

Skills

Engineering diploma

Hydraulic systems

Electrical instrumentation

Automation basics

Quality control

OSHAS/EMS knowledge

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Engineering or technical course

Tools

Control systems instrumentation

Job description

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

The Process Control Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, safely operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance in the mixing area.

S/he will be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and making adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications, safely operates mixers in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety and Quality

• Follow all safety and quality policies and procedures according to the existing guidelines
• Wear / Use prescribed PPEs
• Follow standards on personal hygiene
• Use LOTO during troubleshooting and CILT
• Ensure that machine guarding is in place before and during production
• Use proper tools and equipment during troubleshooting and maintenance activities
• Follow prescribed work procedures and company safety rules and regulations

Operations

• Knowledge and application of technical skills to operate machinery safely and effectively in order to meet the production plan
• Assesses his/her assigned equipment/s (mixers, storage tanks, material tanks, utilities, etc.) to ensure that it is within standard condition for both functionality, cleanliness, and safety
• Proactively assess the bulk inventory and batch kits / material availability and flag to the First Line Manager / Process Engineer if any changes in the plan is needed
• Ensure execution of the production based on the daily plan in accordance with the operational guidelines and procedures
• Coordinates call-off of RM Batch Kit from the Dispensary Area
• Ensures readiness of material tanks for the next batch and isotainer trucks
• Checks the quality and quantity of ingredients during dosing and conducts on-line quality analysis based on the QCP (Quality Control Points) and makes necessary adjustments such that the bulk quality passes per SOP
• Validates and reports the actual production in accordance with the production system and guidelines of the SAP
• Validates bulk issued to Bulker or Bulk Dispensary Man
• Ensure operation of the process mixers and conducts the cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and tightening/re-adjustments of the equipment under his/her responsibility
• Conducts Autonomous Maintenance activities and minor repairs of equipment/s under his responsibility
• Ensures on-time, real time OPE loss and waste reporting within his shift and generates improvement ideas and Kaizens to eliminate losses
• Fill up trackers (process sheet, dispensary sheet, machine checklists, recipe pop-ups, etc.) as required by QA for traceability
• Responsible for real-time line loss measurement (minor stops, changeovers, equipment breakdown, and waste)
• Ensure proper handover to the incoming Process Control Operator between shifts
• Performs other activities as maybe required by his First Line Manager

Admin

• Compliance to company COBP, CR&R
• Compliance to the GMP and GHK rules of the plant

Focused Improvement

• Participates in Focused Improvement activities
• Executes agreed Focused Improvement actions
• Raises improvement activities (OFI) and OPL
• Validates results and effectiveness of Focused Improvement activities via real time observations

Maintenance

• Perform routine activities such as operation, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of Mixers and ensure that machines are available for production
• Perform preventive and autonomous maintenance task, including CILT, based on the calendar given by the maintenance planner
• Participates in the EWO (emergency work order) filling up and execution of actions that relates to prevent any similar breakdown

Digital

• Able to operate simple gadgets such as smart phone and iPad
• Learn and adapt to digital tools as required by the Company

Manning

• Participates in trainings and other ad hoc activities as required by the Company

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Diploma in Engineering or any technical course relevant to stated functions.
• Knowledge in hydraulic, electrical, or electronic process instrumentation and control systems.
• Knowledge of Basic R2S/UMS Principles such as UMS Pillars, OEE Computation, Loss Measurements, Problem Solving Techniques, Statistical Process Control and Cost Variance Analysis.
• Basic knowledge in thermodynamics, heat exchanger, and pressure vessel operation.
• Basic analytical skills for physico-chemical properties.
• Basic knowledge of raw material quality and specifications.
• Knowledge of the 5S principles and the ability to consistently practice them.
• Skills and knowledge in proper lubrication for machines and other autonomous maintenance activities.
• Knowledge in mechanical systems such as fasteners and mechanical drives.
• Basic knowledge of OSHAS, EMS, GMP and HACCP.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical reports, purchase requisitions, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess basic PC skills, MS Excel skills, good communication skills, comfortable working in an open team environment, have the ability to plan, organize and execute work with a minimum of supervision and have a strong awareness of safety issues.
• Amenable to work in Gateway Business Park, General Trias, Cavite (shuttle service is provided)
• Amenable to work in a Fixed-Term Contract

We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience and leadership.

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 bring ing 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.

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