Unilever is currently hiring for Process Engineer

Function: Supply Chain
Reports to: Manufacturing Manager - Soaps
Scope: Local Scope
Location: Horana Factory
Terms & Conditions: Full-time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 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 and 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. If you are passionate to work in the frontline Supply Chain factory team of Unilever Sri Lanka while being responsible to ensure the manufacturing process consistency, continuous process improvement, bringing future fit technological transformation to deliver the plant KPIs, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Leverage technical knowledge and a systems approach to ensure factory lines and processes are optimally resourced (e.g. manpower ratios are efficient and sustainable).

• Collect and analyze complex data to penetrate problems’ phenomena and understand root causes.

• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the WCM prioritization process using AM, PM, FI and QC pillar tools and methodologies.

• Apply the full set of UMS methods and tools to identify root causes, define countermeasures and validate their effectiveness, mastery of FI, AM, PM, Q and PD methods and tools.

• Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability on the line.

• Train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability).

• Identify and extend good practice to other lines.

• Application and accuracy of MMP Code data.

• Assist in Designing Experiments needed to establish Proven Acceptable Ranges for critical and key process parameters.

• Understands relationships between Process and Product Quality to achieve Process Optimization.

• Write protocols and reports needed to support Process Validation, process changes and equipment modifications.

• Provide training to manufacturing staff on manufacturing procedures.

• Troubleshoot unexpected events during manufacturing, assists in investigating and documenting process deviations and CAPAs.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Be a graduate from Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering stream.

• Must have up to 3-4 years of similar experience, preferably in FMCG Manufacturing industry.

• Experience in statistics and process control tools.

• Experience in AM, PM, Quality and FI tools and processes.

• Six Sigma Certification (Preferred).

• Confident in applying problem solving tools (5W1H, 4M, 5WHY etc.)

• Prior experience of dealing with Auto CAD.

Skills

• Managing Manufacturing Performance

• Manufacturing Technology

• Technical Design Principles

• Problem Solving

• Data analytics

• Lean manufacturing

• Change Management

• Agile Delivery

• Stakeholder Management

• Collaboration

• Effective communication (Verbal and Written)

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

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 bringing 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.