Process Engineer

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Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Gloucester Factory

JOB PURPOSE

The Process Engineer role is critical to the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses. He/She will apply extensively the full range of Focussed Improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified in the areas of Safety, Quality, Business priority and Cost Deployment, Autonomous maintenance, Customer Service and Agility. The Business priority and 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 the main losses. Working directly with the line crews on a daily basis the Process Engineer also acts as the technical trainer for line teams and provides coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of counter-measures. The Process Engineer is responsible for the validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line. FI pillar and process engineers will collaborate with Customer Service and Agility team regarding to OR (Foundation Tier) and site DBNR improvement (Advanced Tier). Process engineers can suggest an automation solution to attack certain losses or participate in a factory automation projects if he/she has relevant expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the UMS prioritization process using BPCD, FI, AM, PM, Q, PD pillar tools and methodologies.
• Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability on the line.
• Run to Standard (R2S) implementation: (Data collection and analysis, Prioritization of losses, Problem solving, SMED, AM activities definition and machine settings (Centerlines or Process parameters definition).
• Train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability).
• Identify and extend good practice to other lines.
• Provide inputs of EEM pillar – MP data.
• Factory OR and DBNR improvement.
• NVAA reduction.
• Application and accuracy of MMP Code data.

ALL ABOUT YOU

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Business acumen and financial tools, understanding of the Master plan, factory priorities and how manufacturing performance of the site correlates with its finance KPIs and BGs targets achievement.
• Manufacturing & Packaging technology. Rely on basic but consistent understanding of the manufacturing technologies of the Category to drive relevant process Improvement.
• Engineering. Apply technical engineering skills (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Automation, others) to do practical problem solving.
• Technical drawings, drawing programs, 3d modelling, etc.
• Analytical capability, basics of statistics, basics of coding to collect and analyse complex data to penetrate problems’ phenomena and understand root causes.
• Process Design and manpower optimization, including NVAA reduction technics. Leverage technical knowledge and a systems approach to ensure factory lines and processes are optimally resourced (e.g. manpower ratios are efficient and sustainable).
• UMS. 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. Establish standards to support line operators sustain new basic conditions.
• Project management.
• Bias for Action. By providing consistent and near real time information, decisions can be taken quickly which leverage our resources.
• Talent Catalyst. Our vision is to move to semi-autonomous teams, and we require process engineer’s with a passion for achieving results through great teamwork, an ability to teach new tools and methodologies and ensuring that you and your colleagues are fully aligned, and drawing on one another’s strengths.
• Accountability & Responsibility. Taking responsibility for building your team’s performance and sharing your best interventions to help support other lines’ in their improvements.
• Growth Mindset. By building world class factories we will become more competitive in the marketplace and set the standards to which others aspire.
• Consumer Love. Building world class factories will eliminate losses and ensure that we do not pass on the cost of inefficiencies to our customers and consumers.

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’.

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self.