Factory Engineer at Unilever Nigeria Plc

Unilever Nigeria Plc - Welcome to Unilever, a global multinational and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with products sold in over 190 countries and more than 2 billion consumers across the world who use our amazing products everyday!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Factory Engineer

Job ID: R-94697
Location: Agbara, Ogun
Category: Supply Chain
Reports to: Factory Manager, Tea
Scope: Local

Job Summary

• If you are passionate about managing engineering projects, ensuring equipment availability and reliability, and optimizing processes at a competitive cost while adhering to safety and environmental standards, then this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

• A Factory Engineer is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation, maintenance, and management of industrial equipment and systems within a manufacturing or production facility.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring all machinery and equipment are properly maintained, repaired, and upgraded to avoid downtime and ensure safety.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improving plant processes to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize the use of resources like energy and raw materials.
• Project Management: Leading projects related to the installation of new machinery, facility expansions, or process improvements
• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring that the plant adheres to safety regulations and environmental standards, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Diagnosing and resolving mechanical or operational issues to minimize disruptions in production.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Managing budgets for maintenance and capital expenditures, as well as finding cost-effective solutions for repairs and improvements.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Managing budgets for maintenance and capital expenditures, as well as finding cost-effective solutions for repairs and improvements.
• Training and Supervision: Leading and mentoring a team of maintenance technicians and ensuring that staff is trained in operating equipment safely and efficiently.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keeping detailed records of maintenance activities, machine performance, safety inspections, and compliance reports.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Implementing sustainable practices and energy-saving technologies to reduce the environmental impact of plant operations.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Coordinating with suppliers for equipment procurement, spare parts, and technical support

Experiences & Qualifications

• BEng./B.TECH/HND in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering from a reputable institute
• 5 – 10+ years of experience in FMCG companies of repute
• Implementing TPM or WCM/Manufacturing Excellence
• Exposure to lean or six sigma would be added advantage

Skills:

• Good communication skill
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online