Unilever

EngineeringLeader

£75–115k ~AI est. Port Sunlight, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Engineering Leader at Unilever. Skills: Engineering support, Equipment reliability, Maintenance systems. Provide engineering support. Meet performance levels”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet required performance levels; Deliver business objectives; Deliver continuous loss reductions

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Loss Tree analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Site Based

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

NVQ/QCF 4 or equivalent, Outstanding IT skills, Microsoft Office/Outlook proficiency

Nice to Have

Dual Skilled, Mechanical/Electrical, Institution membership, Experience within a leadership role, SAP knowledge

What You'll Do.

Provide engineering support

Meet performance levels

Improve engineering standards

Improve equipment reliability

Develop maintenance systems

Maintain maintenance procedures

Improve maintenance systems

Coach team on processes

Provide regular feedback

Manage interface with other departments

Promote safe working environment

Ensure compliance with legislation

Ensure compliance with policies

Implement incident actions

Take part in investigations

Monitor team compliance

Take action on non-compliance

Engage with OSHE advisor

Review quality-related losses

Agree process for elimination

Manage Repairs and Maintenance budget

Liaise with Operations Manager

Assess required improvements

Fund required improvements

Facilitate generation of VIP ideas

Facilitate implementation of VIP ideas

Highlight need for resources

Control resources using processes

Ensure effective stores holding

Ensure cost efficient stores holding

Implement 5S programme

Ensure AM schedules are in place

Complete AM schedules

Identify need for tagging exercises

Organise tagging execution

Support management of maintenance planning

Support management of maintenance activities

Log maintenance tasks effectively

Maintain area activity board

Ensure team understands activity board

Use area activity board

Ensure Loss Tree is in place

Prioritise improvement activities

Report performance correctly

Use performance information

Ensure team understands performance

Identify biggest losses

Address biggest losses

Maximise team involvement

Solve common top loss problems

Ensure agreement of best practice

Roll out best practice

Link kaizen results to KPI performance

Deliver continuous loss reductions

Measure loss reductions by factory tree

Agree equipment modifications

Assess equipment modifications

Document equipment modifications

Follow change process for modifications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interface with other departments; Work with Unit Leaders; Work with other leaders

Process & Methodology

UMS, CI tools, Kaizen

Full Job Description

**Job Title:** Engineering Leader **Location:** Port Sunlight Factories (Site Based) **JOB PURPOSE** The Engineering Leader is responsible for providing the required engineering support to the operation to meet the required performance levels via sustainable improvements in engineering standards and equipment reliability. They are responsible for developing, maintaining and continually improving the equipment maintenance systems and procedures. The Engineering Leader will work with their team to applying the appropriate UMS and other CI tools and methodologies to achieve these results. In order to be successful, they will spend the maximum time with their team, in the workplace - coaching on a one-to-one basis. They will make sure that improvements will be maintained by revision/training/changes in the manufacturing procedures/practices. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **People****responsibilities:** * Line manager of engineering team within the operation, ensuring they are fully equipped and supported to do their role and are empowered, skilled, motivated and committed to delivering business objectives * Leads and coaches the team on processes, and training and regular feedback (PDP’s & 121 Completion) * Ensure teams and individuals Manages the interface with other departments (e.g. Quality, safety, planning, warehouse, HR, Occupational Health etc.) and is accountable in their area of ownership * Driving escalations and prioritising work. **Areas of Accountability:** **Safety** * Promote a safe and efficient working environment in compliance with external legislation, and internal policies and procedures and have a deep understanding of all OSHE departmental procedures * Be responsible for ensuring that all incidents are reported and analysed using the proper procedures and resultant actions are implemented * Take part in incident investigations in his/her area when required by the Operations Manager and ensure that all learnings are cascaded across the factory. * Monitor tea

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