Site Process Engineer – Production

Location: Oromiya, Ethiopia

Organization: Unilever

Deadline: 12 June 2025

Job Description

Unilever is currently hiring for Site Process Engineer, Production

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager ET

Scope: Local

Location: Dukem, Ethiopia

Terms & Conditions: Full time/no relocation

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.

CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

Skin Cleansing, soap making plant/ Supply Chain

JOB PURPOSE

To oversee and make sure all factory processes (Soap making, Powder making, Hair care, Oral Care, Food) requirements are in compliance all the time and in the required level of performance and service. Looks over all factory parameters and controls leading to superior quality products from a make/manufacturing point of view.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Works on sustaining as well as improvement of processes, performance of lines in terms of set parameters, compliance to make sure the right quality of products are made with right discipline and full compliance to standards
• Major stake holder in projects involving new processes or improve existing ones.
• In addition, makes sure EMOCs are being well captured, SOPs are being followed, safety and quality standards and procedures are in place and being adhered to.
• Tracks metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitors process flaws, amendments, upgrades, etc. Including testing and evaluating the processes to locate inefficiencies and make recommendations
• Key contributor in developing and implementing process strategies, managing process resources, optimizing current processes
• Process Optimization: works with the team and organizes platforms to identify and address bottlenecks to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Analyze production workflows related to processes, measure performance, and interpret data to identify areas for improvement.
• Also leads the follow up of performance and condition of machines and process parameters across factory.
• Leads management of change relating to manufacturing process and all sorts of improvements that require changes in WOW, SOPs, MOC
• Responsible of leading, managing and documenting process related data and information

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Engineering/any relevant Natural Science degree with at least 3 years of work experience in a related industry.
• Good knowledge of WCM, ManEx, Soap production, Safety & Quality standards, GMP, Hygiene and HACCP, MMP

Skills

• Decent and practical understanding of soap making process, powder making, food safety, liquid processing as well as process parameters, procedures, safety & quality standards of the aforementioned areas
• Detailed Knowledge of Mechanical and electrical machine components as well as operation/troubleshooting and maintenance of the various machines in the soaps lines.
• Understanding of the basics of mechanics and trouble shooting of the manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with GMP and standard operating procedures.
• Full understanding of factory safety standards (process safety , electrical safety, machinery safety, …. ).
• Analytical thinking with interpersonal skills, working in various teams, organizing skills
• Manex/TPM/WCM detailed knowledge will be a plus.

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.

 

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