Process Engineer

Unilever • Hammond, IN

4d • $69,360 - $104,040

About The Position

The Process Engineer is a dynamic change agent who connects various areas and processes to align site improvement efforts. As a key member of the Manufacturing Excellence team, the Process Engineer plays a crucial role in implementing the continuous improvement programs. This role requires effective communication, negotiation, and resilience skills to resolve conflicts and overcome resistance to change. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering: Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical or equivalent.
• 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience in manufacturing.
• CPG/FMCG strongly preferred.
• Experience with Statistical Control Process, Kaizen, and basic CI proven experience.
• Process Mapping and gap analysis.
• Skills: Analytical thinking, problem-solving, influencing, strong observation and auditing, collaborator, critical thinker.
• Experience executing projects using Continuous Improvement methodology preferred (TPM / WCM /Kaizen / Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt).
• Excellent computer and analytical skills, proficient in proficient in data collecting systems and/or software like Power BI, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, CMMS, and Visio.

Nice To Haves

• Union factory experience.
• Experience and proficiency with AutoCad, SolidWorks or any other design software.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, plan, delegate, and perform operational activities (both technical and managerial) regarding strategic programs: R2S Process Engineer, cell member for the WH UMS FI and Logistics pillars team member.
• For both previous points, this role will support with times & movement Studies, Internal logistics initiatives oriented to optimize material management and identify savings opportunities.
• Will also coordinate the efforts of the cell on ensuring reliability of the current assets to avoid disruptions to the operations.
• 5S’s & housekeeping (As a system, Factory wide): by coordinating teams on building and maintaining a sustainable process.
• Partnering with Training leader to create the Factory Training System & ensure
• Contribute to the Net productivity initiative by leading savings projects with specific targets.
• Challenges Leading a cultural shift towards consistent and sustainable performance.
• Identifying gaps and opportunities within existing processes through a methodological approach.
• Supporting the Factory Operating System and associated processes.
• Ensuring resources are available for CI program projects or activities.
• Planning, coordinating, and training activities in multiple areas of responsibility.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees