JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tThis role exists to drive operational excellence within the packing cell by ensuring consistent output, quality, and efficiency through the application of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies. The Production Engineer leads loss elimination, process optimization, and capability building while supporting innovation and maintaining a safe, high-performance work environment. This role is critical in sustaining line stability, enhancing productivity, and delivering consumer-focused quality through technical leadership and continuous improvement. You\u2019ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters \u2014 for people and the planet. Because here, we don\u2019t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.<\/p>\n
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Output of Pack Plant or Cell Plant:<\/p>\n
\tApplication and accuracy of MMP Code data to ensure loss tree is available for manufacturing\u200b.
\n\tEliminate waste and Loss according to the WCM prioritization process using AM, PM, FI and QC pillar tools and methodologies.
\n\tCollect and analyse complex data to penetrate problems\u2019 phenomena and understand root causes. \u200b
\n\tRCA of any process losses and implementation of corrective actions, using the full set of WCM methods and tools to identify root causes, define countermeasures and validate their effectiveness, mastery of AM, PM, Q and FI tools and processes.\u202f \u200b
\n\tLine balancing and bottle neck evaluation for packing lines\u200b.
\n\tManning studies based on line balancing on packing lines to ensure bottle neck losses eliminated and increased manning productivity.<\/p>\n
Quality of Manufacturing Plant:<\/p>\n
\tConsumer & Customer Focus:\u202f Ensure elimination of quality losses and implementing corrective actions in order to maintain processes under control\u200b.
\n\tRCA of any quality losses and implementation of corrective actions (QEWO\u2019s).<\/p>\n
Capability building:<\/p>\n
\tCreate Technical Standards to ensure line stability\u200b.
\n\tCreate SOPs for process to standardize methods of production, train line crews on technical standards, SOPs and build capability for operators to understand corrective actions for quality issues\u200b.
\n\tAM \u2013 machine settings to be standardized and documented on SOP instruction.
\n\tTraining of competent operators within the cell on AM \/ PM standards within the cell.<\/p>\n
Innovations \/ change management:<\/p>\n
\tTechnical support for trials for changes such as innovations\/renovations\/5S etc.
\n\tOEE trending and baselines for implementation of changes on packing lines.<\/p>\n
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED<\/p>\n
Experience & Qualifications:<\/p>\n
Experiences:<\/p>\n
\t2 \u2013 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
\n\tMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project).
\n\tWCM\/ Lean Manufacturing experience preferable.
\n\tHigh Speed Packaging Machinery experience preferable.<\/p>\n
Required Qualification:<\/p>\n
\tBSC or BTech in Mechanical Engineering.<\/p>\n
Preffered Qualification:<\/p>\n
\tPostgraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
\n\tLean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or higher).
\n\tProject Management Certification (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2).<\/p>\n
Skills:<\/p>\n
Core Technical Skills:<\/p>\n
\tProficiency in WCM tools: AM, PM, FI, QC.
\n\tRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving
\n\tData analysis and loss tree interpretation
\n\tLine balancing and bottleneck analysis
\n\tOEE monitoring and improvement<\/p>\n
Quality & Compliance:<\/p>\n
\tUnderstanding of quality systems and QEWO process
\n\tProcess control and corrective action implementation<\/p>\n
Documentation & Standards:<\/p>\n
\tSOP and technical standard development.
\n\tMachine setting standardization.<\/p>\n
Training & Capability Building:<\/p>\n
\tOperator training on AM\/PM standards.
\n\tCoaching and knowledge transfer.
\n\tInnovation & Change Support:
\n\tTrial execution and technical support for changes.
\n\tBaseline setting and impact analysis.<\/p>\n
Leadership & Soft Skills:<\/p>\n
\tTeam collaboration and communication.
\n\tPerformance culture promotion.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
careers.unilever.com<\/p>\n
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