Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Thailand

About Unilever

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

The Process Engineer role is critical to the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses.  She/he will apply extensively the full range of Focused and Quality Improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost Deployment, Customer Service and Logistics.  The Cost Deployment pillar will be populated with data built up through application of the Managing Manufacturing Performance Code, which is key to ensuring focus on key losses.

Working directly with the line crews on a daily basis the Process Engineer also acts as the technical trainer for line teams and provides coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of countermeasures.

The Process Engineer is responsible for the validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line.  A core deliverable is eliminating losses and wastes and increase the stability of the line to support the transition of traditional line teams to semi-autonomous teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the WCM prioritization process using AM, PM, FI and QC pillar tools and methodologies.

• Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability on the line.

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

• Identify and extend good practice to other lines.

• Application and accuracy of MMP (Managing Manufacturing Performance) Code data.

Candidate Criteria

• Post Graduate level education; Industrial, Production, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Food Engineering.

• Good command of English

• Energetic, working under dynamic environment and good interpersonal skills

• Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures of FMCGs

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected – the ability of shift a new fact into a concrete idea

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.