Factory Process Engineer

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Unilever Full time

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.

Job Title: Factory Process Engineer

Location: Leeds Factory (Site based)

Work-Level: EF6

JOB PURPOSE

The Process Engineer owns the performance data analytics, line settings process, changeover process and problem solving for their lines. They are responsible for providing the rights stops and performance data for the line workflows and problem-solving sessions. They are responsible for eliminating the process variability of the equipment assigned to them through line settings and changeover processes. They are responsible for building technical capability in operators.

The role does not have any direct reports, however the role requires strong relationships with other cell members and operators and is part of the FI Pillar team for the site.

Root Cause Analysis - Knowledge and experience improving operational efficiency through continuous improvement tools.

FMCG - Process/continuous improvement centric.

Communication - Effective verbal and written communicator in English at all levels.

Manufacturing - Proven track record of improving/optimising processes within a manufacturing environment.

Process - Experience in parameter and process control and optimisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process / tool ownership and responsibilities:

  • Owns stops and performance data analytics for the line. Provides stops, MTBS, OEE data for meetings. Supports the line team with further analytics for line workflows and problem-solving sessions.
  • Continuously drives the development of the performance analytics tools.
  • Owns the line settings process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process.
  • Owns the changeover process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process.
  • Leads SMED workshops for the line to improve the changeover process.
  • Owns the problem-solving process for the line. Provides subject matter support to the line team and operators.

People responsibilities:

  • Supports building technical capability in operators.
  • Coaches operators on processes.

Loss elimination responsibilities:

  • Support the development and execution of distinct areas of the 90-day plan and weekly/monthly plans.
  • Supports and leads problem solving sessions.

KPI/KAI for the role:

  • Minor Stops
  • Changeover time
  • CL completion and compliance
  • Root Cause Analysis completion.

ALL ABOUT YOU

Essential Criteria

  • Computer literacy.
  • Effective communicator & strong team member.
  • Effective written, verbal and presentational communication skills.
  • Strong English literacy.
  • Strong technical knowledge across the site's processes & lines.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Strongly driven by a safety culture.
  • Engineering qualification or Time Served Mechanical Engineer with recognised Mechanical Engineering Qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
  • Understanding of FI and Quality tools and processes.
  • Some experience in statistics & process control tools desirable.
  • Experience of mechanical drawings and Global Product Specification.

Personal Qualities

  • Self-motivated, positive attitude.
  • Good team worker.
  • Proven record of operational improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability of teaching/coaching basic problem-solving tools at all levels.

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace'.

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.

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