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Unilever Reliability Engineer in North Rocks, Australia

Who we are?

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental, Ben & Jerry’s and Streets.

We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team!

Job Summary

We are looking for a Reliability Engineer to join our North Rocks factory. The ability to identify key losses and areas for improvement within our process is vital to ensure outputs are maximised through minor and major stoppage reductions, streamlining Changeover processes.

Implement digital solutions to improve equipment interactions and data gathering, while coaching and mentoring the teams in these solutions.

It is a critical role for developing our factory to a World Class standard: zero defects, zero waste and zero losses. The successful candidate will extensively apply the full range of Focused and Quality Improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified in the areas of Safety, Quality, waste, sustainability, Cost Deployment, Customer Service, and Logistics on site.

Key KPIs would be based on Unplanned breakdowns, number of breakdowns, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

Role Responsibilities:

  • Eliminate Waste and Losses according to the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) prioritization process using Autonomous Maintenance (AM), (Preventative Maintenance (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA), Functional integration (FI) pillar tools, Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) methodologies.

  • Create Technical Standards for operators / trades in PM, parts and functions, and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability).

  • Responsible for Preventative maintenance pillar in department, while scheduling and reviewing PM activities.

  • Develop Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs) for all PM activities to ensure all done to standard.

  • Lead RCAs on all breakdowns and losses.

  • Drive down key factory losses vs OKRs.

  • Upskilling the teams to ensure we are equipped with the right ability.

  • Adhere to and follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) hygiene standards.

  • Own defect tagging system.

  • Support AM, FI and Kaizen activities.

  • Eliminate chronic failures.

  • Drive Lockout-tagout (LOTO)/Safety initiatives.

  • Ensure standards and Run To Standard practices are being maintained.

  • Drive 5S standards.

    Essential Experience:

  • Engineering, project management

  • Experience in FMCG manufacturing undertaking the duties of a Reliability Engineering for minimum 2 years

  • Unilever Manufacturing System/World Class Manufacturing (UMS/WCM) methodologies including RCA and FI

  • Maintenance and CMMS system exposure

    Does this sound like You?

  • Are you an enthusiastic reliability and maintenance leader, keen on bringing people along on the WCM journey and setting them up for success?

  • Are you always looking for continuous improvement and to drive positive change in your role?

  • Are you able to work in a dynamic work environment and problem solve?

  • Are you confident in coaching teams through change?

  • Are you able to work with various stakeholders from the frontline to senior leaders?

  • Do you have a passion for problem solving and team work?

    What awaits you at Unilever?

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

If you require reasonable adjustments for the application and recruitment process, please advise us on ANZ.talent@unilever.com .

Unilever is an organization 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.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Category: Chaîne d'approvisionnement

Job Type: Engineering Specialist

Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals

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