Engineering Manager, Nigeria

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

Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. If you are then this role is just for you.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Technical - Develop technical resources to meet process and product technical support requirements.  Specific expertise in plant systems is required to represent plant needs in project development and design work.
• Project Management - Plan and execute projects involved with repair and capital installation. Use resources effectively achieve expected results with spending and time constraints.
• Product, Process and Packaging Expertise- Knowledge of plant systems and equipment applied to maintenance activity and problem-solving efforts. Complete understanding of maintenance management function and the ability to apply technology and management systems effectively in maintaining plant assets and directing resources and employees.
• Cost Management- Manage maintenance spending, constantly seeking the least cost approach to assuring on-going process capability in meeting Division and Customer requirements. Develop budgets for department, work to reduce costs. Manage the technical teams and associated budgets responsible to deliver Projects, Innovation, Infrastructure and Services to the site.
• Comply with Company Policies for SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) and Quality.
• Develop, deploy and implement plans to ensure the best utilisation of assets in the sites as well as supervise and give guidance on the maintenance of such assets.
• Lead the Innovation implementation on the site, looking for best alternatives / options of design to manufacturing, following USCC / category technology selections. • Prepare and manage capital budgets.
• Support innovation delivery as part of regional network.
• Create and implement plans to continuously improve site infrastructure needs such as energy, water, treatment, steam and all infrastructure services, contracts and contractors.
• Manage the projects, overhauling and innovation budgets.
• Work collaboratively with Plant Managers and others to improve site and line efficiencies and reduce waste.
• Developing Others- Develop training programs for plant technical and operating employees. Coach technical resources effectively in developing an understanding of the role of maintenance in supporting plant operations effectively.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other discipline.

• At least 6-10 years of experience in engineering, preferably within the manufacturing sector
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications can be advantageous. Project management certifications like PMP are also beneficial
• Strong technical knowledge in manufacturing systems, lean manufacturing, and industrial automation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills to effectively manage team and collaborate with other departments,

Skills

• Develop effective asset care programs, develop asset improvement programs using internal and external resources, assure compliance with equipment and system design and specification standards. Manage suppliers effectively assure that MRO spending is efficient.
• Define or use defined performance requirements and KPI to set targets and plan actions for continuous improvement in plant reliability and operating results.
• Technical design principle.
• Construction safety.

Leadership

• You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.
• You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
  • TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

En tant qu'employeur responsable et inclusif, Unilever est attentif à la diversité et à la mixité de ses équipes. Nos recruteurs sont engagés et veillent à l'application de processus de recrutement non-discriminants.

Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap et Unilever accompagne ses collaborateurs dans la mise en place d'éventuels aménagements de poste et de dispositifs d'accessibilité.