Job Opportunities at Unilever

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
Collaborate with the operations department, assistant engineer, foreman, and artisans to ensure an effective maintenance operation. Accountable for maintaining plant parts system that ensures the necessary parts are on hand to minimize production downtime and maintenance repair time while controlling the spare parts inventory value. In addition to working with vendors and entering purchase orders and all other parts transactions, this includes learning systems, developing procedures, and training related personnel. Also works with the foreman and operations group (Artisan’s) to manage the work order and notification log. Specifically, the Maintenance Planner enters the work orders and provides the necessary reports to enable the efficient completion of all work orders/maintenance schedule. The planner will be responsible for budget control and develop saving projects

JOB SUMMARY:
Plant Support

• Responsible for developing and managing the engineering maintenance schedules for the factory
• Inputs and maintains the engineering master data on SAP PM
• Identifies and implements improvements to the maintenance processes on site
• Coaches and develops the SAP and engineering planning skills of the engineering staff
• Implement and define with Assistance Engineering and Foreman the right PM implementation
• Manage the parts inventory system, includes entering or supervising the entry of all parts transactions such as purchase orders, issues, returns, and inventory adjustments. This also includes managing blocked invoices
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform or manage periodic cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Provide management with the required reports
• Work with maintenance group and vendors to ensure necessary parts are on hand while minimizing overall inventory value
• Help develop and maintain procedures for parts and work orders and ensure plant compliance with these procedures
• Manage the work order system. This includes entering or supervising the entry of all work order transactions and providing the required reports to management and maintenance
• Utilises TPM/ WCM to deliver the maintenance initiatives on site
• Assist and recommend new projects and methods to minimize costs while ensuring accurate systems
• Responsible for maintenance data capture (losses, cost, breakdown analysis, tag resolution.)

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma in Engineering or an N4 (or equivalent) AND a valid Trade Test in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Engineering
• Working knowledge and experience in FMCG/ Manufacturing environment will be an advantage
• 3-5 years working knowledge and experience in managing maintenance schedules, maintenance budgets, improvements of maintenance plans and must have route cause analysis technical know how
• Solid management, leadership, decision making and influential skills and experience is critical
• In-depth working knowledge and experience in maintenance optimization and cost saving
• SAP (Planned Maintenance, Cost Control and Professional Maintenance model) experience
• Proficient TPM (PM Pillar)/ Lean/ WCM and MS Project experience will be an advantage

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Your Role

The R&D Africa Cluster Lead is responsible for delivering R&D and ekaterra Africa agenda. Accountable for delivery of all R&D elements and managing the programme of technical workstream leaders assigned to the project. The successful candidate will be responsible for South Africa and Nigeria. operations and developing / implementing improvement and efficiency projects

Main Accountabilities;

• To partner Africa business teams to create 12Q plans reflecting Category strategies and Africa growth drivers.
• Lead Smart Product ideas creation and landing for Africa and partner / actively contribute to cross-functional team on holistic 5S programme for Africa
• To lead Africa projects based on brand/cluster priorities and deliver OTIF against milestones
• To partner with broader AMET/Category R&D to leverage broader R&D capabilities for Africa and build long-term R&D strategies relevant for Africa cluster.
• To develop exciting claims and KBS assets for projects in different regions
• Accountable for delivery of all R&D elements and managing the programme of technical workstream leaders assigned to the project.
• To ensure quality in design, compliance and in-market consistent quality delivery. Support any factory related technical issues.
• To influence cluster teams on supporting new technology programme and implementing performance and/or margin accretive new technology-based product mix solutions
• To play a lead role in building and maintaining product development capability (self, direct reports and broader AMET R&D team), through strong interaction with expertise, processing, product community of practice and suppliers, as well as leading relevant cross group activities.
• To comply with the ekaterra Code of Business Principles and all SHE and QA policies, including the support of product claims, risk management and environmental awareness.

Stakeholder Management/Key interface

• GM and Africa LT
• Brand Marketing Director / Brand managers
• R&D Director
• Supply Chain, factory and Procurement Teams
• Supplier/partner organisations (material, component or equipment suppliers)
• Technical specialists in the Category  (RCI, Processing, Packaging, Expertise)
• Specialists in Unilever (Nutritionists, Finance, CMI, QA, SEAC, Patents and Regulatory)
• Category VP

Relevant Skills

• Deep knowledge and passion for creative tea product design and development.
• Strong understanding of business and end-to-end supply chain
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Can-do mindset
• Knowledge and understanding of Africa tea consumers and key markets
• Fluent English
• Ability to speak other African languages will be beneficial to the role

Experience

• A degree or equivalent in sciences, engineering or product development
• 3 year experience of food, preferably tea, product design
• Proven delivery of creative food and/or refreshment product development
• Proven ability to translate consumer habits and needs into in-market product innovation
• Proven Technical Project Leadership experience of leading cross-functional team to deliver projects from ideas to launch
• Project resource and change management
• Professional networking and stakeholder management, external focus
• Experience of managing or coaching people
• Working knowledge of portfolio management

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Main Purpose

• Delivers HR support to the business and ensuring HR delivery is fully aligned to business goals in their area of business
• Supports managers and teams in business delivery through enhancing their capability to deliver Strategy Into Action (SIA) components, manage their people, implement change and build relations with key stakeholders (internal and external)
• Utilises the talent development process and tools delivered by the Expertise Teams in order to provide and develop the diverse talent pipeline for both the short and medium term needs of the company
• Collaborates with the business for the creation of a high-performance culture by implementing team and organisational design solutions, providing measurable performance indicators and improvement plans.
• Brings HR insights (including Employee and Industrial Relations) to bear on all people related issues (people, capabilities, organisation, leadership and culture)
• Ensures and facilitates HR service delivery to the business
• Maintains a strong relationship with the union to ensure a stable IR climate and involvement in wage negotiations.
• Leads/supports the People Development Pillar in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) programme to move site to World Class Standards
• Drives cost efficiency through tight management of labour, indirects, overtime & absenteeism.
• Interfaces with many roles, for example SPM (Service Provider Management), Support Areas (for e.g., Finance, Legal, Corporate affairs, etc), HRBPs, Expertise Teams, HR Clients, Unions, etc. This will vary depending on the role.

Main Accountabilities

• Responsible for activation of the local Human Resources plan activation (including the talent component)
• Provides input into the Talent strategy for the business through developing insight and analysis of people related business issues and opportunities (by activating global solutions, e.g. Talent Management tools/ processes and diversity metrics, etc)Implements, and coordinates change initiatives to support enhanced organisational effectiveness within the business, including leading the assessment of organisation design and recommendation of suitable design/ structures to support business growth;Tracks delivery against the case for change using analytical and data-driven approaches to business and organisational issue analysis
• Assess organisational culture & work collaboratively with relevant leadership teams, employees and union stakeholders in increasing employee engagement, wellness & inclusion;Interacts with HR and business colleagues within and outside the business to ensure alignment of HR activity in the spirit of One Unilever
• Works with HR colleagues from Expertise Teams to deliver HR interventions within the business
• Collects Human Resources/ Organisation Effectiveness metrics and measurement for the business across entire HR lifecycle
• Monitors and addresses legal compliance issues to by ensure that the organisation complies with local and national laws (for e.g. recruitment, diversity, data protection, employee contracts)
• Is responsible for delivering Employee & Industrial Relations (ER/ IR) to the business, incl.knowledge of legislative and consequent impact on the organisation, relationships with works council/ unions, government/regulatory bodies, community, etc.;
• Interfaces with HR service provider for delivery of core HR services to the business and monitors Quality and timeliness of service provision
• Encourages groups and individuals to work collaboratively by focusing on the common purpose of the team. Utilises insights from the team’s talents (e.g., strength finder, MBTI – Meyers Briggs, etc.) to deliver the SIA (Strategy into Action)
• Know key issues to look out for and when to get expertise teams involved before escalation;
• Has financial and budgetary responsibility for HR in his/her geography/function. This will vary depending on the role.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Building Talent Supply

• HR Change Facilitation
• Organisational Effectiveness
• Performance Improvement
• Change Management
• Relevant HR Qualification
• Relevant experience in HR systems and processes.
• Good knowledge of key HR processes, roles and responsibilities across the entire HR lifecycle
• Relevant experience in ER/IR systems and process in a complex environment
• Understanding of management trade unions, key legal, compliance, safety and other regulatory issues involved in key HR processes – knows key issues to look out for and when to get expertise teams involved
• Ideally has had experience of HR service centre environment and/or expertise teams as well as hands-on HR management experience in the business

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The Process Engineer and SUIT role is critical to the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses and to lead the change management role on projects, ensuring all inputs are available, factory is geared up for new innovations, VIP, product transfers, roll-outs, recipe changes, line extension within an agreed time plan. 

The Site Lead has the responsibility of a driving a team to deliver these business objectives. The areas of management responsibility are namely

• Innovations and VIP Projects
• Capex Projects
• Production Support and Process Plant Optimization
• Savings and Cost Control
• Focused Improvement and WCM   
• Technology and Automation
• Process Safety

Key responsibilities:

• Innovations and Formulation Savings
• Lead an execution team, with the collaboration of R&D teams, that improves the formulation cost and innovates to keep products competitive and growing market share in the marketplace
• product development with the Research and Development Durban based team
• design and execution of main plant trials, both Feasibility and Capability
• product innovation and execution 
• product value improvement projects 
• innovations and renovations to drive value in product portfolio 

Production Support

Drive process reliability of the detergents process, improving Cpk of chemical dosing in batch manufacturing, decreasing batch cycle time and supporting operations teams to ensure tight control on critical control parameters end of line automation for operational efficiency

• packaging optimization
• focused improvements for processing plants
• PVA, OEE plans, long term capacity planning 
• operational support and supplier resilience
• Lead Process Safety agenda
• process engineering monitoring and controls
• Automation and Project Execution
• Lead implementation of capital projects for site
• design, deploy, install, and commission end of like automation equipment 
• Lead installation and commission of all new machinery 
• Lead the early equipment management pillar to build capability of project leads to do rigorous project management focused on vertical ramp up, design review, cost control, quality and safety design

Key Skills and Competencies

• Consumer & Customer Focus.  Product related projects are carried out according to the project plan to deliver products 1005% satisfy consumers’ need. Building world class factories will eliminate losses and ensure that we do not pass on the cost of inefficiencies to our customers and consumers. 
• Bias for Action.  By providing consistent and near real time information, decisions can be taken quickly which leverage our resources.
• Building Talent & Teams.  Our vision is to move to semi-autonomous teams and we require process engineer’s with a passion for achieving results through great teamwork, an ability to teach new tools and methodologies and ensuring that you and your colleagues are fully aligned, and drawing on one another’s strengths.
• Accountability & Responsibility.  Taking responsibility for delivering NPDs, and other projects OTIF, within the budget, improving line performance and maintaining basic conditions and settings.
• Growth Mindset.  Delivering projects OTIF cost efficiently supports the business growths. By building world class factories we will become more competitive in the market place.
• WCM.   Apply the full set of WCM methods and tools to identify root causes, define countermeasures and validate their effectiveness; mastery of AM, PM, Q, FI, EEM and EPM tools and processes.  Establish standards to support line operators sustain new basic conditions.
• Process and Organisational Design.  Leverage technical knowledge and a systems approach to ensure factory lines and processes are optimally designed and resourced.
• Analytical capability.  Collect and analyse complex data to penetrate problems’ phenomena and understand root causes.

Key Deliverables:

• 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 Code data.
• NPDs, VIPs, recipe changes, product transfer and line extension projects OTIF and within budget; from technical feasibility assessment through capex preparation and technical installation to trials and first productions.
• Process manuals and training for operators

Key Performance Indicators (as driven by Cost Deployment Analysis):

• Benefit/Cost Ratio (a. For projects led b. Measured against salary).
• Savings and Absolute Cost as [per Target / Budget
• OEE and OR Improvement.
• Reduction of Quality D Incident.
• Waste Reduction.
• Right first time projects
• LLC improvement for a project

Role Requirements on Initiation of Post:

• Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system is;
• Able to clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards;
• Able to present findings and rationales clearly so that whole factory team can understand;
• Able to make logical decisions based on data;
• Able to manage stakeholders for projects
• Able to manage multiple projects parallel
• Possess challenging and pioneering spirit.

Professional Qualifications:

• Mechanical, Chemical Engineering

Experience Required

•  Must demonstrate a strong technical knowledge from previous practice with evidences of elimination wastes and losses from production lines.  Must possess strong engineering leadership credentials with a proven ability to manage significant projects.

PREFERRED / DESIRABLE:

• Experience in statistics and process control tools.
• Experience in AM, PM, Quality, FI and EEM/EPM tools and processes

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MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

Co-ordinates the overall implementation and maintenance of the SHE management system and promotes continuous improvement practices which reduce the business SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) risk.

JOB SUMMARY:

Drives and facilitate the implementation of the SHE systems in line with:

• System standards (ISO/FWS)
• Corporate standards and guidelines
• Legislative requirements and Business process requirements
• Introduces, sells and champions SHE best practices, and customizes to suit business needs
•  Coordinates, monitors and audits all SHE activities related to the business and ensures all business SHE activities meet Unilever and legislative requirements
• Manage on site security under supervision of the Regional Security Manager
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Is custodian of the business SHE system, and as such is responsible for ensuring:
• The system is maintained and adequate data and document management practices are adhered to
• Is responsible for all business SHE information collation and reporting, in line with business and corporate requirements
• Business and Contractor statistics, Annual, quarterly and monthly tracking of KPI’s, Monitoring SHE objectives and targets
• As the business SHE expert, provide specialist support to the relevant business teams, drives, assists with and collates general SHE risk assessments; delivers SHE training programs, and liaises on annual and day to day issues with regulatory authorities, independent SHE auditing bodies and the Unilever SHE team.
• Maintain best practice and knowledge base through networks within the wider SHE community internal and external, • Co-ordinate SHE related contractors e.g. Fire Equipment. Legal Appointments, Formulates and prepares legal appointments in terms of regulatory and system requirements
• Management of Change and Custodian of the MOC process for SHE

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma OR Degree BSc in Safety/ Health and Environment
• Must have 2 years relevant experience combined with a strong Process and Mechanical Engineering background preferably within FMCG/ Manufacturing environment
• Must currently be in charge of SHE and drive alignment to legal compliance and Process Safety Agenda – Technical design of factory (Operated, maintained and enforcement aligned to SHE best practice and standard activities)
• Must have solid experience building facts off data and providing recommendation actions
• Must have an excellent track record with maintenance and continuous improvement of Safety, health and environment within a plant
• Must have working knowledge and experience of OHS Act and Compensation for Occupational Injury and Disease Act, Environmental Legislation and other relevant legislation
• NOSA or ISO 9000, 14001 and OHSAS 18001, NOSA Courses: IT IS, SAMTRAC, risk identification and other SHE related courses will be an advantage
• Analytical: Unpack Data and make sense of it – *must be very strong
• Highly disciplined and meticulous

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To design, install, commission and maintain hardware & software for control systems and instrumentation systems. To perform engineering-related projects and design out recurring engineering problems.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Hardware / Software Design, Installation and Commissioning

• Designs and implements hardware and software taking into consideration the human/machine interface, i.e. how the operators will interact with the process. 
• Investigates the availability of hardware and software on the market.
• Selects which hardware / software to use in the factory in terms of availability, wiring and equipment correspondence with material in use in the factory. 
• Commissions the new system with the assistance of instrument technicians.
• Required to be pro-active in recommending opportunities for improvement in respect to production problems.
• Makes decisions regarding the final design taking into consideration the requirements of the legislation.

Maintenance and Fault finding

• Keeps the control system operational by fault finding, correcting faults and documenting system changes.
• Responsible for the systems integrity, back ups and DRP’s.

Implementation

• Documents operations training manuals for training of users.
• Is responsible for training maintenance personnel and operating personnel on maintenance and operation of new control systems.
• Raises the budget and ensures that the project remains within budget.

SHE

• Interprets relevant laws and standards and ensure that standards and laws are implemented and adhered to.
• Investigates accidents and incidents and draws up reports.
• Operates within the framework of the NOSA and OHS, SHEACO Acts, and work permit procedures.

Leadership

• Co-ordinates the work of Instrument mechanics and Technicians during the installation and commissioning phase of the project.

ENVIRONMENT:

Internal

• Persuades Production Managers, Engineers, Artisans and Foremen regarding project implementation.
• Mentors Instrument Mechanics and provides training.

External

• Ensures performance of contractors according to predetermined project standards.
• Negotiates prices with suppliers and contractors.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc and 2-5 years experience of instrument control and automation.
• Or B.Tech (T4/S5 – Electrical Engineering) and 5-7 years experience of instrument control and automation.
• Relevant National diploma with 7 - 10 years experience.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• SAP/PMS (Plant maintenance systems).