Focused Technician

Unilever is currently hiring for a Focus Technician

Function: Supply Chain - Engineering

Scope: Local

Location: Boksburg

Terms & Conditions: Full time

ABOUT UNILEVER 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. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

JOB PURPOSE If you are a multi-skilled technician (MST) who is a Professional Maintenance specialist engaged to increase the equipment reliability in the factory and aimed to deliver zero breakdown of the lines. Under the Run To Standard (R2S) factory set-up, you are actively involved in the development of maintenance standards, implementation of the preventive maintenance process, development of basic maintenance skills for operators, and execution of planned and unplanned maintenance activities in the assigned cell, then this role is just for you

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

1. Uses knowledge and application of technical skill and expertise to develop maintenance standards (SMP, Machine Ledger, PM Calendar, etc.) for assigned lines, deliver zero breakdowns, and plan and execute all maintenance activities.
2. Directly contributes to improved safety, quality, sustainability, and cost.
3. Ensures the implementation of Preventive Maintenance process in assigned cell under R2S set-up.
4. Executes planned and unplanned maintenance activities in assigned lines during his/her shift and through the SST or MST outside his/her shift.
5. Builds the basic maintenance skills of Technical Operators and Machine Operators by teaching the principles of operation of the equipment and proper maintenance procedures.
6. Monitors spare parts inventory to ensure required parts for the maintenance works.
7. Documents all maintenance activities required for daily reports i.e. EWO, Maintenance Compliance Report.
8. Serves as the Preventive Maintenance Specialist and user of different types of maintenance strategies (Time Based, Condition Based Maintenance) to achieve glidepath towards 'Zero' Breakdown.
9. Troubleshoots the equipment in assigned lines but at the same time reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
10. Ensures compliance to all Safety & Quality Protocols during maintenance activities.
11. Demonstrates high level of proficiency on Mechanical Skills covering but not limited to drive & transmission systems, pneumatics, valves, structural supports, levers and fasteners.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Graduate of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation.
• Preferably, Licensed ME, EE or Certified Plant Mechanic.
• Completed formal education in at least 2 of 3 relevant engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience as part of an extended team within the manufacturing sector.

Skills ESSENTIAL:

• Strong coaching and communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical approach and technical skills.
• Reading and comprehension skills in English.
• Arithmetic skills.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Consumer and Customer Focus - Building world class factories will eliminate losses and ensure that we do not pass on the cost of inefficiencies to our customer and consumers.

Bias for Action - By providing consistent and real-time information, decisions can be taken quickly which leverage our resources.

Teamwork - Our vision is to move to semi-autonomous teams, and we require Focused Technicians with passion for achieving great results through teamwork, an ability to teach operators Equipment Skills and ensuring that the team is fully aligned on priorities to improve line efficiency.

Accountability and Responsibility - Taking responsibility for eliminating waste and losses in the line and sharing best practices to support improvements in other lines.

Growth Mindset - By building world class factories, we will become more competitive in the marketplace and set the standards to which others will aspire.

WCM - Apply the full set of WCM methods and tools to identify root cause, define countermeasures and validate their effectiveness, master of AM, PM, Q and FI tools and processes.

Establish standards to support line operators sustain new basic conditions.

Analytical Capability - Collect and analyse complex data to penetrate problems' phenomena and understand root causes.

Coaching - Champions specific skills within the semi-autonomous and autonomous team and coach them to others to drive excellence.

Continuous Improvement - Uses performance measures such as Emergency Work Orders (EWOs) to identify and prioritize losses in the factory.

Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses.

Problem Solving - Identifies, prioritizes, and addresses problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.

Capable and confident of using Kaizen and other improvement tools.

Decision Making - Makes and implements technical decisions which can impact the plan for the week.

Quality and Food Safety - Ensures that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with Quality policies and procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.

Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them through the timely accomplishment of Q-EWO and CAPA.

Project Management - Achieves the desired outcomes of the project in line with agreed plans using appropriate project management tools and techniques to ensure the efficient use of technical, financial, and human resources.

Leadership - Promotes the development of a highly effective and autonomous team through strong communication, leading by example and effective problem solving and conflict management.

Maintains focus on goals and targets.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner's mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• TALENT CATALYST: Develops and magnifies the power of people.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

ARE YOU INTERESTED? Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey.

Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner.

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.