ABOUT UNILEVER

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do –creating a better business and a better world. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

BUSINESS CONTEXT AND MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To manage the technical teams responsible for ensuring reliability of existing assets in the factory, as well as delivering Projects, Innovation, Infrastructure and Services to the site.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop, deploy, and implement plans to ensure the best utilization of assets in the sites as well as supervise and give guidance on the maintenance of such assets.

Manage the technical teams responsible for delivering Projects, Innovation, Infrastructure and Services to the site.

Lead the innovation implementation on the site, looking for best alternatives/options of design to manufacturing, following USCC/category technology selections.

Capital budget and R&M budget preparation and management.

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.

Coach and develop human resources across the site on technical and technology issues.

Manage the projects, overhauling and innovation budgets

Work collaboratively with Operations managers to improve site and line efficiencies and reduce waste

Develop, built; and make available in the organization the Product, Process and Packaging Expertise’s relevant to the asset base

Lead the development of future site masterplan and factory expansion projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

At least 5 years' work experience as head of Engineering for a manufacturing operation.

Leadership

You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience, and leadership.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.