• Senior Process Engineer

    Unilever (Independence, MO)


    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 ​ passionate about continuous improvement and waste reduction ​ then this role is just for you . You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

     

    Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • ​ You are directly involved with leading change and making sure our factory stays World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste, and zero performance losses. As Senior Process Engineer , you will utilize your full range of Continuous Improvement methods and tools to identify , prioritize, and eliminate factory losses working autonomously or with cross functional partnership.

    + ​ Demonstrate strong troubleshooting capabilities with process and packing equipment

    + ​ Responsible for the improvement of waste and performance metrics for two or more production lines

    + ​ Increase stability of the production line to support our vision from traditional line teams to a semi-autonomous team

    + ​ Prioritize projects through data stratification of factory downtime and waste data

    + ​ Identify growth and savings opportunities within the factory and develop business cases around them

    + ​ Manage small projects from ideation through implementation

    + ​ Work closely with operators and maintenance team during continuous improvement activities and act as the technical trainer when needed

    + ​ Any other responsibilities as needed ​

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + ​ ​ 3-5 years in Packaging Project Management or Continuous Improvement experience required

    + ​ BS in an engineering field.

    + Experience in FMCG industry.

    + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

    + Demonstration of WCM or Lean Manufacturing methodology.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + ​ Basic knowledge of electrical circuits ( nice to have )

    + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

    + ​ Familiar with controls and automation with Rockwell PLCs ( nice to have ) ​

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    Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120 . Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

     

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    Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

     

    For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

     

    Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

     

    If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

     

    Job Category: Supply Chain

     

    Job Type: Full time

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