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Multiskilled Artisan

Location:
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Category:
Supply Chain
Job ID:
R-79105
Date posted:
07/16/2025
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Unilever is currently hiring for Multiskilled Artisan

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: ICE Technician

Scope: Local

Location: Indonsa Factory

Terms & Conditions: full-time on site

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.

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 have multidisciplinary engineering skills and are passionate about factory performance targets through the application of EM and AM methodologies, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

To provide multidisciplinary engineering skills to achieve breakdown reduction and factory performance targets through the application of UMS PM methodologies across the Factory.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

  • A Qualified Millwright with the relevant Trade Test and Min 3 years’ experience in FMCG Manufacturing environment.

  • Minimum N3 (Mechanical) and N3 (Electrical/Millwright or Instrumentation)

  • Ideal N5 in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Digital Systems/Instrumentation.

  • Engineering Skills (Multiskilled Artisan skill cluster/Millwright).

  • PC Skills (SAP PM, BuildApp, SHE NET, Coupa, Outlook, MS PowerPoint/Word).

  • Problem Solving Skills (EWO, 5 Why, 4M).

  • Flexibility to cover Shifts or work on PPM’s based on business requirements.

  • Perform Callout duties if required.

  • Flexibility to support plant wide for breakdowns and PPMs including Site Services and Utilities.

  • Knowledge of ATEX equipment and fault finding relating to Dust Explosion Environment.

  • Familiarity with PLC systems Siemens, SCADA, VFDs, Soft Starters, electrical wiring, motor starters, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.

  •  Ability to read schematics and blueprints

  • Must be available to work overtime where required.

  • Strong mechanical, electrical and pneumatic/hydraulic skills.

  • Must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, manage multiple job cards, meet tight. deadlines, be self-driven with good communication skills.

  • Must be able to communicate at all levels and manage stakeholders effectively.

  • Knowledge of industrial refrigeration is advantageous.

Skills

Engineering

  • Diagnoses and interprets multi-disciplinary problems (fault findings) to optimise production output and with own team carries out the plant repairs.

  • Ensure that service levels are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative and predictive maintenance effectively.

PM

  • Is responsible for the reduction of breakdowns in his area of responsibility by analyzing breakdowns, complying with the PPM requirement and implementing Continuous improvements.

  • Participates in strategic engineering plans to deliver maintenance and breakdown reduction benefits (RCM). Delivers PM KPI’s as per the UMS PM Pillar.

  • Participate in R2S activities and action closure.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

  • Responsible for faultfinding and problem solving of engineering/ operational problems in his area by ensuring that the appropriate corrective action regarding any deviation from standards is taken.

  • Identifies the major engineering losses in his area and investigates using Kaizan problem solving methodology. (Fishbone, 5 Why etc.)

  • EWO documentation on BuildApp.

Administration

  • Completes all required documentation to standard and captures SAP, maintenance and stores information on relevant data system.

  • Uses BuildApp, SAP and COUPA for all documentation and tracking.

SHE

  • Ensures that Company safety rules and regulations are adhered to within the sphere of his responsibility.

  • Implementation and assists with maintaining Unilever safety and 5S standards in the area on responsibility.

  • Ensure Safety Tags are closed off timeously.

  • Ensures Plant and Equipment is safe to operate.

  • Comply with and support Statutory Inspections as per the OHS Act and Unilever Standard.

AM

  • Draws up, Coaches and develops engineering skills to other maintenance and operational staff using OPL and SOPs.

  • Completes tags in his area of responsibility to the completion ratio required.

  • Enables knowledge transfer to Operators and Shift-Coordinators for Adjustments, Changeovers and all first line maintenance activities and Minor Breakdowns.

Leadership

  • 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.

    • TALENT CATALYST: Develops and magnifies the power of people. •             Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.

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

    • BUSINESS ACUMEN: Brings the outside in, encouraging experimentation and intelligent risk-taking. Creates new opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed.

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.

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