Process Improvement & Innovations Engineer | Kaizen Leader

Unilever; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever Philippines is seeking a Focused Improvement and Innovations/Technology (FIIT) Engineer with a strong track record in process improvement, change management, and mentoring line teams toward semi-autonomous operation. The role focuses on reducing losses, stabilizing mixing processes, and implementing new innovations and tech across the line.

You will lead technical standard development, manage Kaizen events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive end-to-end improvements in

Qualifications

• Requires engineering background with emphasis on process improvement and Kaizen.
• Experience applying FI, QC, and other UMS tools to reduce losses.
• Ability to coach line operators and support semi-autonomous teams.
• Strong analytical ability to collect and interpret process data.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects in the process area to reduce losses and waste.
• Develop technical standards to stabilize line performance.
• Train line crews on standards and continuous improvement tools.
• Coordinate cross-functional actions to standardize operations.

Skills

Operational excellence

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Coaching

Problem solving

Manufacturing processes

Change management

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical)

Job description

Unilever Philippines is seeking a Focused Improvement and Innovations/Technology (FIIT) Engineer with a strong track record in process improvement, change management, and mentoring line teams toward semi-autonomous operation. The role focuses on reducing losses, stabilizing mixing processes, and implementing new innovations and tech across the line.

You will lead technical standard development, manage Kaizen events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive end-to-end improvements in