SUIT & Production Engineer at Unilever

JOB PURPOSE

• This role drives safe, sustainable, and high-quality operations through disciplined Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) application, advanced process control and manufacturing technology. It leads innovation, loss elimination, and performance optimization to embed scalable manufacturing capability.
• Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Output of pack plant

• Application and accuracy of MMP Code data to ensure loss tree is available for manufacturing​
• Eliminate waste and Loss according to the UMS prioritization process using AM, PM, FI and QC pillar tools and methodologies ​
• Collect and analyse complex data to penetrate problems’ phenomena and understand root causes ​
• RCA of any process losses and implementation of corrective actions, using the full set of UMS methods and tools to identify root causes, define countermeasures and validate their effectiveness; mastery of AM, PM, Q and FI tools and processes.  ​
• Reduction of material usage variance (MUV) by analysing process and equipment losses, validating BOM accuracy and embedding sustainable yield improvements across production lines.
• Line balancing and bottle neck evaluation for packing lines​
• Manning studies based on line balancing on packing lines to ensure bottle neck losses eliminated and increased manning productivity

Output of process plant

• Application and accuracy of MMP Code data to ensure loss tree is available for manufacturing​
• Eliminate waste and Loss according to the UMS prioritization process using AM, PM, FI and QC pillar tools and methodologies ​
• Collect and analyse complex data to penetrate problems’ phenomena and understand root causes ​
• RCA of any process losses and implementation of corrective actions, using the full set of UMS methods and tools to identify root causes, define countermeasures and validate their effectiveness; mastery of AM, PM, Q and FI tools and processes.  ​
• Chemical Mass balances for in line processes in order to develop set points and controls for continuous and batch plant processes
• Reduction of Material Usage Vairance (MUV) by validating BOM and process standards, analysing material losses across manufacturing processes, and driving sustainable yield and waste reduction improvements.

Innovations / change management

• Implementation of process and packaging innovations by validating BOMs and specifications, leading trials and start-ups and delivering stable, compliant production with controlled yield and waste.
• OEE trending and baselines for implementation of changes on packing lines​

Quality of manufacturing plant

• Consumer & Customer Focus:  Ensure elimination of quality losses and implementing corrective actions to maintain process control​
• RCA of any quality losses and implementation of corrective actions (QEWO’s).

Capability building

• Create Technical Standards to ensure line stability​.
• Create SOPs for process to standardize methods of production, train line crews on technical standards, SOPs and build capability for operators to understand corrective actions for quality issues​.
• AM – machine settings to be standardized and documented on SOP instruction.
• Training of competent operators within the cell on AM / PM standards within the cell.

Leadership

• Maintains a harmonious working environment and builds a strong performance culture.
• Work according to HR policies and procedures; adhere to quality and safety standards.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 5 years Process and Production Engineering experience within FMCG/Manufacturing environment
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
• WCM/ Lean Manufacturing experience preferable
• High Speed Packaging Machinery experience preferable

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. OR B. Tech Chem Eng / Mech Eng / Industrial Eng

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, or Operations Management
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2)

SKILLS

Core Technical Skills

• Proficiency in WCM tools: AM, PM, FI, QC
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving
• Data analysis and loss tree interpretation
• Line balancing and bottleneck analysis
• OEE monitoring and improvement

Quality & Compliance

• Quality Management Systems and QEWO process application
• Process control, loss analysis and CAPA execution

Documentation & Standards

• SOP development and technical standard development
• Machine setting standardization

Training & Capability Building

• Operator training on AM/PM standards
• Coaching and knowledge transfer

Innovation & Change Support

• Technical trial execution and support for process and equipment changes
• Structured change implementation and performance impact evaluation

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Team collaboration and communication
• Performance culture promotion
• Adherence to safety and HR policies