Unilever

Food Manufacturing

ProcessEngineer

Chachoengsao Province, Thailand FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Process Engineer at Unilever. Skills: Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Lean, TPM. Lead process improvement to eliminate defects, waste, and losses. Drive initiatives to improve line stability, throughput, and efficiency”

What You'll Achieve.

Eliminate defects, waste, and losses; Improve line stability, throughput, and efficiency; Achieve zero defects; Reduce waste; Maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); Deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, cost, and delivery; Strengthen process control; Embed a continuous improvement culture; Lock in results; Support the transition toward semi-autonomous teams; Deliver sustainable performance improvement; Support fast decisions; Effective prioritization; Optimal resource allocation; Sustain performance through robust routines; Balance short-term delivery with long-term capability building

Industry & Context.

Food Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Hands-on problem solving; Problem-solving tools; Identify opportunities for growth and improvement using data and shopfloor observations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline, 5–8 years’ experience in Process Engineering, Production Engineering, or a similar manufacturing improvement role, Demonstrated success leading end-to-end process improvement initiatives, grounding in CI programs and tools (e. g. , Lean, TPM, WCM, Six AM/PM/Quality/FI methodologies), Hands-on experience with FMCG manufacturing processes, equipment, and production technologies, Working knowledge of FMCG operations best practices and shopfloor routines, Knowledge of statistics and process control (SPC, capability, trend analysis), Ability to translate technical topics into practical standards across site processes and production lines, engineering leadership with a track record of delivering loss and waste elimination through major improvement projects

Nice to Have

Project leadership experience (CAPEX, line upgrades, or new technology introduction) in a manufacturing environment, Food manufacturing experience, including familiarity with GMP/HACCP environments, Exposure to manufacturing digitalization (dashboards, automated reporting, performance analytics)

What You'll Do.

Lead process improvement to eliminate defects

Drive initiatives to improve line stability

and remove top losses

Coach and upskill line teams

Validate improvements through trials

Partner with Production for data collection and analysis

Lead or support automation and transformation projects

Provide actionable performance insights

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coach and upskill line teams; Partner with Production; Coordinate scope, trials, and supplier collaboration; Communicate with impact across functions; Manage stakeholders effectively; Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, QA, Engineering, Production)

Communication Scope

Communicate with impact across functions

Process & Methodology

Lead structured process improvement, Lead or support automation and transformation projects, Project leadership experience

Full Job Description

**About Unilever** With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. **Job Purpose** At Unilever Food solutions, our purpose is to Free Chefs to love what they do. We work with Hotels, Restaurants and Caterers to create exciting menus that are good for diners, and good for the planet. Our brands include Knorr Professional & Best Foods— trusted and used by chefs and F&B operators every day. We are looking for a results-driven **Process Engineer** to lead end-to-end process improvement across our food manufacturing operations. You will use data, problem-solving, and continuous improvement tools to eliminate losses, improve line stability, and elevate quality—helping us achieve zero defects, reduce waste, and maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). **Key Responsibilities** * Lead structured process improvement to eliminate **defects, waste, and losses** , delivering measurable gains in safety, quality, cost, and delivery * Drive initiatives to improve **line stability, throughput, and efficiency** by reducing variability and strengthening process control * Identify, prioritize, and remove top losses using **AM, PM, FI Pillars** and proven continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/TPM/WCM/Six Sigma) * Coach and upskill line te

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