Unilever is currently hiring a Junior Maintenance Engineer

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JOB PURPOSE

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. If you are passioned about maintenance and mechanical operations then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

The Junior Maintenance Engineer reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and collaborates with the manufacturing and engineering teams, focusing on supporting in the technical elimination of losses and waste on the production lines and is involved in continuous technical improvement projects. This role is essential in the Run to Standard approach, as one of the three key roles foreseen by this methodology. Working directly with the line crews daily and Maintenance coordinator to support in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of countermeasures and of revised basic conditions on the line.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports in planning and overseeing all repair and installation activities by evaluating a preventive or corrective maintenance strategy based on cost/benefit priorities

• Ensures compliance with the Integrated Management System (quality, environment, health and safety at work) procedures and documents related to job responsibilities;

• Supports in the development of maintenance procedures and ensures program implementation; 

• Supports in increasing Safety Improvements into Machinery Safety matters;

• Supports in the implementation of UMS (Unilever Manufacturing Standards) on Professional Maintenance. Tackling losses by using UMS Tools (Kaizen, RCA, EWO) based on cost deployment priorities;

• Attends daily meetings in line with Run to Standard approach;

• Tracks metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades;

• Supports in the collection and analysis of processing performance data for the continuous improvement;

• Uses process knowledge to help develop and deliver novel products and processes for new consumer offerings and provide strategic supply chain advantage;

• Works on the implementation of digital innovations and projects.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Skills, Experiences & Qualifications

• Educational Background: Engineering Master’s Degree. Preferably in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience: One to three years of previous similar experience.

• Languages Skills: Native in Italian, Fluent in English

• Time management Skills: Extremely well-organized, precise and able to multi-task with excellent prioritizing and time-management skills;

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions;

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Able to act as a Team Player;

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.

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.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

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.

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.