About Unilever
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
Job Purpose
At Unilever Food solutions, our purpose is to Free Chefs to love what they do. We work with Hotels, Restaurants and Caterers to create exciting menus that are good for diners, and good for the planet. Our brands include Knorr Professional & Best Foods— trusted and used by chefs and F&B operators every day.
We are looking for a results-driven Process Engineer to lead end-to-end process improvement across our food manufacturing operations. You will use data, problem-solving, and continuous improvement tools to eliminate losses, improve line stability, and elevate quality—helping us achieve zero defects, reduce waste, and maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structured process improvement to eliminate defects, waste, and losses, delivering measurable gains in safety, quality, cost, and delivery
- Drive initiatives to improve line stability, throughput, and efficiency by reducing variability and strengthening process control
- Identify, prioritize, and remove top losses using AM, PM, FI Pillars and proven continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/TPM/WCM/Six Sigma)
- Coach and upskill line teams through technical training, standards, and hands-on problem solving to embed a continuous improvement culture
- Validate improvements through trials, capability studies, and risk assessments, then lock in results by updating standards and basic conditions
- Partner with Production to enable robust data collection and analysis (scrap, downtime, yields), and support the transition toward semi-autonomous teams
- Lead or support automation and transformation projects, coordinating scope, trials, and supplier collaboration to deliver sustainable performance improvement
- Provide timely, actionable performance insights to support fast decisions, effective prioritization, and optimal resource allocation
Skills & Qualifications
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline
- 5–8 years’ experience in Process Engineering, Production Engineering, or a similar manufacturing improvement role
- Demonstrated success leading end-to-end process improvement initiatives (from loss identification through implementation and sustainability)
- Strong grounding in CI programs and tools (e.g., Lean, TPM, WCM, Six Sigma; AM/PM/Quality/FI methodologies)
- Hands-on experience with FMCG manufacturing processes, equipment, and production technologies
- Working knowledge of FMCG operations best practices and shopfloor routines
- Knowledge of statistics and process control (SPC, capability, trend analysis) to diagnose and reduce process variation
- Ability to translate technical topics into practical standards across site processes and production lines
- Strong engineering leadership with a track record of delivering loss and waste elimination through major improvement projects
Nice to have
- Project leadership experience (CAPEX, line upgrades, or new technology introduction) in a manufacturing environment
- Food manufacturing experience, including familiarity with GMP/HACCP environments
- Exposure to manufacturing digitalization (dashboards, automated reporting, performance analytics)
Leadership Competencies
- Identify opportunities for growth and improvement using data and shopfloor observations
- Lead change, standardize improvements, and sustain performance through robust routines
- Communicate with impact across functions to align actions, decisions, and priorities
- Manage stakeholders effectively and balance short-term delivery with long-term capability building
Why join this role
- High-impact, hands-on role with clear ownership of end-to-end performance improvement on the shopfloor
- Grow your CI/Lean expertise through real OEE, loss-elimination, and capability-building projects with visible results
- Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, QA, Engineering, Production) and build a strong pathway toward broader operations leadership
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
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline
- 5-8 years' experience in Process Engineering, Production Engineering, or a similar manufacturing improvement role
- Demonstrated success leading end-to-end process improvement initiatives
- Strong grounding in CI programs and tools (Lean, TPM, WCM, Six Sigma)
- Hands-on experience with FMCG manufacturing processes, equipment, and production technologies
- Knowledge of statistics and process control (SPC, capability, trend analysis)
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.
