Shift Artisan - Make & Utilities at Unilever

JOB PURPOSE

• Lead across preventive equipment maintenance services on sophisticated high-speed, processing, Utilities and ETP equipment to ensure continuous operation of machinery and production processes. Subject matter expert on mechanical/Electrical equipment in area of responsibility to ensure equipment availability and reliability. Performance aligned across the business unit consistent with Unilever goals and business unit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to include safety, quality, productivity and customer service. 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Undertakes all non-specialized maintenance within specific unit of responsibility within definition
• Coaches and develops the engineering skills of other maintenance and operational staff
• Makes recommendation for continuous improvement
• Involved in WCM activities. Works within defined Engineering and SHE Policies and Standards
• Engineering: Diagnoses and interprets problems (fault finding) to optimize production output and with own team carries out the plant repairs
• Ensures that service levels are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative and predictive maintenance effectively
• Drive breakdown reductions off analyzing breakdowns, complying with the PPM requirement and implementing Continuous improvements
• Participates in strategic engineering plans to deliver maintenance and breakdown reduction benefits (RCM)
• Identifies the major engineering losses in his area and investigates using Kaizen problem solving methodology. (Fishbone, 5 Why etc.)
• Ensures that Company safety rules and regulations are adhered and maintaining   Unilever safety and 5S standards
• Draws up, Coaches and develops engineering skills to other maintenance and operational staff using OPL and SOP’s 3. Key Requirements
• N3 AND Trade Test Electrical/ Millwright
• Experience in Utilities- (Ammonia Refrigeration Plant, Steam Plant, Compressed Air, Electricity and Water

Experiences & Qualifications

• N5 Mechanical/Electrical qualification is essential
• Holder of a Certified Millwright Trade
• 3 years’ industrial maintenance experience – specifically across FMCG
• Work independently and take initiative is critical
• Collaborate across a team and *must be willing to learn and share skills with fellow technicians
• Concise thinking and systematic problem solving is essential to implement cost-effective efficient engineering solutions
• Physical Demands: Must be physically able to work in restricted spaces to access machinery and equipment components. Frequent standing and/or walking is essential.
• *Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials
• Work Environment: Work is regularly performed near moving mechanical parts in a production setting. Work is frequently performed in high places and near conveyors and there is frequent exposure to hot, wet and humid conditions.

Skills

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external service providers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Leadership skills
• Ability to coach and guide engineering team and the operations teams 
• Ability to manage stakeholders internally
• The incumbent may also experience frequent exposure to sharp metal objects, hot liquid food products, caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock as well as fumes, dust, mold and mildew in the atmosphere. Protective equipment must be worn around metal objects, liquid product and caustic chemicals when exposed to these conditions. Work is performed near moving forklift tractors.