Unilever
Manufacturing
EngineeringManager
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“Engineering Manager at Unilever. Skills: Capital delivery, Asset reliability, Engineering governance. Lead capital investment and innovation. Own and deliver factory's capital agenda”
What You'll Achieve.
Accelerate journey toward zero defects; Accelerate journey toward zero waste; Accelerate journey toward zero losses; Deliver capital agenda on time; Deliver capital agenda in full; Deliver capital agenda on budget; Deliver capital agenda in compliance; Achieve site sustainability targets
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Root cause analysis; Countermeasure implementation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline, 5+ years progressive engineering experience in FMCG or high-speed manufacturing, Proven track record of delivering capital projects end-to-end, Effective communication skills, Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop engineering or technical teams, Experience driving team engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement, Stakeholder management and influencing skills, Ability to thrive in fast-paced, performance-driven manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
Experience with industrial control systems (PLCs, SCADA), Experience with World Class Manufacturing (WCM), TPM, or Lean methodologies, Knowledge of utilities systems, Experience in maintenance, asset management, and reliability engineering
What You'll Do.
Lead capital investment and innovation
Own and deliver factory's capital agenda
Ensure projects delivered on time
Ensure compliance with Unilever safety and quality standards
Drive robust project governance
Manage capital planning
and system compliance
Provide clear reporting and governance
Define and deploy engineering standards and best practices
Champion sustainability and utilities optimization
Lead site delivery of sustainability goals
Drive reduction of utilities baseload
Improve efficiency across systems
Partner cross-functionally to deliver sustainability roadmap
Embed Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS)
Drive loss elimination through pillars
Build capability in problem solving
Coach teams to eliminate chronic losses
Uphold Unilever's safety-first culture
Ensure compliance with standards
Ensure adherence to machinery safeguarding standards
Embed safety and risk management into designs
Lead partnerships and stakeholder management
Manage third-party contractors and suppliers
Build partnerships with Operations
Negotiate effectively to optimize cost
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Global Engineering; Operations; Quality; Supply Chain; Finance
Communication Scope
Simplify complex technical topics; Reporting; Governance
Process & Methodology
Stage-gate discipline, Financial tracking, Benefit realization, Capital planning, Forecasting
Full Job Description
**JOB PURPOSE** The Engineering Manager plays a critical role in delivering this ambition at the Rexdale Factory by leading the site’s engineering strategy, capital investment program, and technical capability development. Reporting to the Head of Factory, this role is accountable for end-to-end capital delivery, asset reliability, utilities optimization, and engineering governance, ensuring full alignment with Unilever’s Unilever Manufacturing Systems (UMS) standards. This position is instrumental in accelerating our journey toward zero defects, zero waste, and zero losses, while building a strong engineering culture rooted in safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** Lead Capital Investment & Innovation • Own and deliver the factory’s capital agenda, including innovation, savings, capacity expansion, and infrastructure upgrades • Ensure all projects are delivered on time, in full, on budget, and in compliance with Unilever safety and quality standards • Drive robust project governance, including stage-gate discipline, financial tracking, and post-launch benefit realization • Manage capital planning, forecasting, and system compliance. (e.g., SAP / internal capital tools) • Provide clear reporting and governance through the Project Board and leadership forums • Define and deploy engineering standards and best practices aligned with Unilever Global Engineering ________________________________________ Champion Sustainability & Utilities Optimization • Lead site delivery of Unilever’s Compass / Climate & Nature goals (energy, carbon, water) • Drive reduction of utilities baseload and improve efficiency across refrigeration, steam, water, and electrical systems • Partner cross-functionally to deliver site sustainability roadmap and targets _____________________
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