Unilever is currently hiring for a Process Engineer
Function: Supply Chain
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: Ghana
Terms & Conditions: Full time
Are you passionate about improving how things work, reducing waste, and helping teams perform at their best? Join our manufacturing team as a Process Engineer, where you will play a key role in shaping efficient, high-quality production systems that deliver real value to our customers.
This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced professionals and early-career engineers to grow, contribute, and make a visible impact in a collaborative factory environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Process Engineer, you will work at the heart of our production operations, partnering closely with frontline teams to improve performance, solve problems, and build sustainable processes.
You will:
Identify and eliminate production losses, inefficiencies, and waste
Improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance
Lead structured problem-solving activities to find root causes and implement lasting solutions
Develop and maintain clear technical standards that ensure stable and reliable operations
Coach and train production teams, helping them build capability and confidence
Share successful practices across different production lines to scale improvements
Use data insights to guide decisions and track performance improvements
Your work will directly with and contribute to:
Safer and more efficient working environments
Consistent, high-quality products for our customers
Reduced operational costs and waste
Stronger, more empowered production teams
In short, you will help build a manufacturing operation that continuously improves and adapts to future challenges. Work closely with operators, technicians, and managers every day and be part of a supportive, hands-on environment where ideas are valued. You will help develop teams that take ownership of their performance and share knowledge and learn from others across the organization
Our Team Culture
We believe great results come from strong teamwork and shared ownership. In this role, you will:
We encourage curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning—and we celebrate improvements, big or small.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is curious, analytical, and motivated to make a difference.
A strong focus on customers and delivering value
A proactive mindset and ability to take initiative
Confidence in working with data and solving complex problems
Strong communication skills to explain ideas clearly to different audiences
A collaborative approach and passion for developing others
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or Process Engineering,
Must be an experienced technician or team leader ready to step into a broader engineering role
Desired
Experience with data analysis or process control methods
Strong skills in tools such as spreadsheets and presentation software
Experience improving manufacturing processes or leading improvement projects
Unilever Behaviors
Care Deeply: We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development, and our impact on the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don’t win.
Focus on What Counts: We ruthlessly prioritise what truly matters, and so do fewer things brilliantly. We set clear goals & direction and recognise others for maximum impact.
Stay Three Steps Ahead: We think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident - anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends, to beat the competition.
Deliver with Excellence: We deliver excellence in what we do at pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we said we will do.
Unilever is an organisation 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. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or Process Engineering
- Experienced technician or team leader ready for larger engineering role
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
Unilever Insights
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
