Process Engineer (North Rocks)

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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! 

At Unilever ANZ, we have also embarked on something special: we are proud to be undertaking a 4 Day work week trial. This trial will see our staff retain 100 percent of their salaries, while working 80 percent of the time and delivering 100 percent of business outcomes. The Process Engineer (North Rocks) role is designed to be fully functional in the 4-Day work week trial.

Job Summary

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, Material Quality/Availability and Changeovers in the Department. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System) prioritization process using BPCD (Business priority and cost deployment), FI, AM and PM pillar tools and methodologies. Lead prioritization of losses and recommend focus areas for the department. 

• Directly responsible for AM and FI pillars in the department.

• Run to Standard (R2S) implementation: (Data collection and analysis, Prioritization of losses, Problem solving, SMED, AM activities definition and machine settings (Centerlines or Process parameters definition). 

• Train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability); 

• Upskilling the line crews in AM and FI tools to ensure we are equipped with the right ability. 

• Adhere to and follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) hygiene standards. 

• Support Safety, Hygiene, GMP and Quality initiatives in the department. 

• Drive 5S standards.

Does this sound like You?

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing undertaking the duties of a Process or Reliability Engineering for minimum 2 years, working with and training/coaching line crews.

• Unilever Manufacturing System/World Class Manufacturing (UMS/WCM) or similar lean/TPM methodologies including RCA and FI. 

• Business acumen and financial tools, understanding of the Master plan, factory priorities and how manufacturing performance of the site correlates with its finance KPIs and Business Groups (BGs) targets achievement. 

• Engineering degreed preferably. Potentially this is a development role for a technician, technical operator or leading hand with a good understanding of R2S/Manex methodologies and strong leadership/coaching skills. 

• Are you always looking for continuous improvement and to drive positive change in your role? 

• Are you an enthusiastic people leader, keen on bringing people along on the journey and setting them up for success? 

• Do you have experience with visual management, daily meetings and Tiered accountability that reviews a balanced scorecard of area compliance and performance? This should include site metrices such as Safety, GMP, Hygiene, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Engagement and Environment.

• Are you able to work in a dynamic work environment and problem solve? 

• Do you have a strong safety focus and looking for ways to improve the overall safety culture? 

What awaits you at Unilever?

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

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This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

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