Process Engineer

Unilever Brazil; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 35 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Prozessingenieur, der eine Schlüsselrolle in der Entwicklung von Weltklasse-Fabriken spielt. Diese Position erfordert die Anwendung von Methoden zur Qualitätsverbesserung, um Verluste in den Bereichen Sicherheit, Qualität und Effizienz zu minimieren. Sie werden für die Schulung von Teams verantwortlich sein und sicherstellen, dass alle Prozessverbesserungen validiert werden. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für kontinuierliche Verbesserung und Prozessoptimierung haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem dynamischen Umfeld einzubringen.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in kontinuierlicher Verarbeitung in FMCG oder Fertigungsumgebungen.
• Kenntnisse in Verpackungstechnologie und Optimierung.

Responsibilities

• Abfall und Verlust gemäß WCM-Prozessen eliminieren.
• Technische Standards zur Sicherstellung der Prozessstabilität erstellen.

Skills

Prozessoptimierung

Datenanalyse

Führungskompetenz

Sicherheitsanforderungen

Education

BTech in Maschinenbau

BTech in Chemieingenieurwesen

BTech in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen

Tools

AM-Tools

PM-Tools

Qualitätswerkzeuge

Statistik-Tools

Job description

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over [number] countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world.

Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.

We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance.

At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment.

We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach; instead, we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job Purpose

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. The Process Engineer role is critical to the development of our factories to World Class Manufacturing, which means zero defects, zero waste, and zero losses.

Lead Quality Improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost Deployment, Customer Service, and Logistics.

The Cost Deployment pillar will be populated with data built up through application of the Managing Manufacturing Performance Code, which is key to ensuring focus on key losses. Working directly with the line crews on a daily basis.

Act as the technical trainer for line teams and provide coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis, and the establishment of counter-measures.

Responsible for the validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line.

A core deliverable is eliminating losses and wastes and increasing the stability of the line to support the transition of traditional line teams to semi-autonomous teams.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

1. Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the WCM prioritization process using AM, PM, FI, and QC pillar tools and methodologies.
2. Create Technical and Quality Standards to ensure process stability on the line.
3. Identify and extend good practices to other lines.
4. Apply and ensure the accuracy of MMP Code data.
5. Build world-class factories to eliminate losses and ensure efficiency, reducing costs passed to customers and consumers.
6. Provide consistent and near real-time information to enable quick decision-making.
7. Move towards semi-autonomous teams.
8. Transfer knowledge and skills across the team, leveraging team strengths.
9. Drive continuous improvements by applying WCM methods and tools.
10. Ensure factory lines and processes are optimally resourced, including manpower ratios.
11. Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data.
12. Implement process safety requirements for combustible dusts.
13. Run engineering projects, including new equipment installation or optimization.
14. Innovate within the factory to drive business forward and reduce costs.
15. Maximize output and reduce costs through process optimization.

What You Need to Succeed

Degree / BTech in Mechanical / Chemical / Industrial Engineering or equivalent.

Experience in Continuous Processing within FMCG or Manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Experience in packing line technology and optimization.

Knowledge of AM, PM, Quality, FI tools, and processes.

Experience in landing engineering projects, HAZOPs, and Safety Approval Systems.

Ability to visualize ideal production systems and establish correct operating standards.

Experience in statistics and process control tools.

Skills & Leadership

Strong process engineering, design, automation, safety, and control skills.

Ability to innovate and improve processes.

Leadership qualities, high resilience, and results-oriented mindset.

Focus on consumer needs and continuous improvement.

Standards of Leadership (SOL) Behaviors

• Passion for high performance
• Personal mastery
• Consumer love
• Purpose & service
• Agility

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life, considering all applications fairly and fostering employee development regardless of background.