Industrial Engineering Intern

Unilever is currently hiring for an Industrial Engineering Intern

Work Level:  Entry Level

Location: Maydon Wharf

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

Key focus will be on deployment of UMS program and proper application of improvement methodology.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Complete all learnership requirements as stipulated by Unilever, including but limited to training attendance, assessments completion, project completion, logbook completion and presentations as needed

• The purpose of the role is to drive process efficiency across all performance areas of the site in alignment with its Master plan strategic priorities and needs.

• Key focus will be on deployment of UMS program and proper application of improvement methodology; delivery of Foundation and when relevant UMS Advanced Tier agenda across all the pillars; capability building of R2S cell leadership team and UMS pillar teams (improvement methods & tools).

• Manage the roll out of UMS program in the site & support pillars with their improvement plans, governance & gap analysis.

• Site performance data reporting & management of data systems.

• Data analysis & trend identification for improvement.

• She/he will support on governance of the sites cost savings program.

• Working directly with project leads, tracking progress of actions & delivery of savings.

• Follow SOP procedures as needed within the operation assigned to

• Conform to all site rules governing safety of self and others, quality and code of business principles

Key requirements

Essential:

• Completed Degree in Industrial Engineering

• Use of computer software programs – Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word is essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal – proficient in English

• Self starter & agile mindset

• Analytical thinking & affinity for numbers

Critical Unilever Behaviors

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.

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

• CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

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.