Unilever

ProcessEngineer

A$75–95k ~AI est. Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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

The Brief

“Process Engineer at Unilever. Skills: Process Engineering, Loss elimination, Waste reduction, Continuous improvement. Support Manufacturing teams. Eliminate losses and waste on production line”

What You'll Achieve.

Zero defects; Zero waste; Zero losses; Reduction of waste; Reduction of unplanned downtime; Waste % reduction; Minor Stops reduction; Process Upsets reduction; Material Quality/Availability improvement; Changeovers reduction

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root Cause Analysis; Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 2 years Process or Reliability Engineering experience, Experience in FMCG manufacturing, Experience working with and training/coaching line crews, Experience with UMS/WCM or similar lean/TPM methodologies, Experience with RCA and FI, Experience with business acumen and financial tools, Understanding of Master plan, Understanding of factory priorities, Understanding of how manufacturing performance correlates with finance KPIs and BG targets achievement

Nice to Have

Engineering degreed, Technician, technical operator or leading hand with good understanding of R2S/Manex methodologies and leadership/coaching skills

What You'll Do.

Support Manufacturing teams

Eliminate losses and waste on production line

Reduce minor stoppages

Reduce change over time

Reduce non-value-added activities

Support digital related projects

Apply Autonomous Maintenance methods

Apply Focused improvement methods

Perform Root Cause Analysis

Eliminate Waste and Loss according to UMS prioritization

AM and PM pillar tools

Lead prioritization of losses

Recommend focus areas for the department

Lead AM and FI pillars in the department

Implement Run to Standard

Collect and analyze data

Define machine settings

Train line crews on technical standards

Restore basic conditions

Upskill line crews in AM and FI tools

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice

Follow hygiene standards

Support Safety initiatives

Support Hygiene initiatives

Support GMP initiatives

Support Quality initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Train line crews; Upskill line crews

Full Job Description

**Who are we?** On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, and Continental. We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all. A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team! **Main Job Purpose** We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our North Rocks factory. Process Engineers are required to support Manufacturing teams by focusing on elimination of losses and waste on the production line including, but not limited to, minor stoppage reduction, change over time reduction, elimination of RPM waste; other non-value-added reduction activities and support of digital related projects. It is a critical role for developing our factory to a World Class standard: zero defects, zero waste and zero losses. The successful candidate will extensively apply the full range of Autonomous Maintenance and Focused improvement methods and tools including Centrelines (CL); Clean, Inspect & Lubricate (CIL’s); Standard Work Instructions (SWI); Tagging; Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Kaizens; Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA); Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) and 5S. Key KPIs would be based on reduction of waste and unplanned downtime including Waste %, Minor Stops, Process Upsets, Ma

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