Factory Engineer - Ice Cream

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Work Level: WL2

Reports to: Factory Head – Ice Cream

Location: Lahore

Terms & Conditions: Full time

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

Work with Walls division engineering and ensure full compliance to Standard Design & Unilever Engineering Standards. Develop, deploy and implement plans to ensure the best utilization of assets in the sites as well as supervise and give guidance on the maintenance of such assets. This role would have the Utilities, Central Engineering & Electrical & Instrumentation Team reporting to them.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and implement plans to continuously improve site infrastructure needs such as energy, water, treatment, steam and all infrastructure services, contracts and contractors

• Work collaboratively with Operations managers to improve site and line efficiencies and reduce Waste

• Project Leadership & execution – Setup engineering team and deliver BPC projects from End to End to meet business objectives

• Closely work with Division Engineering, Design Company and end user to land Standard Design/Best Practice/New technology into projects

• Deliver project FEED design, Detailed design, Construction, Equipment Installation and commissioning, startup and handover On Time In Full

• Closely work with SU to provide feasibility/concept study for new projects

• Manage Contractors to deliver daily on-site construction jobs as per master schedule

• Support innovation delivery as part of regional network

• Lead the Innovation implementation on the site, looking for best alternatives/options of design to manufacturing, following USCC/category technology selections.

• Partner with SU and business partners to plan and manage BPC Capex and ensure forecast accuracy and drive CapEx Efficiency by external in, benchmarking and value engineering

• Be responsible for Construction Safety: Zero accident

• Drive Engineering excellence and team capability building

• Liaison with local government authorities as part of external networking

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:  

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• 7+ years’ experience is required within relevant Make Roles

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills and team working ability at all levels.

• Relevant experience in a managerial role in a high volume manufacturing or similar environment (FMCG).

• Effective interpersonal skills and organisational awareness

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Experience in delivering a highly efficient production operation to the required levels of quality, hygiene and safety.  Experience of a strong unionized environment.  

• Experience of leading through a significant period of change.

• Comfortable working cross functionally and across the supply chain department

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

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.