Unilever is currently hiring for a Project Manager
Function: Supply Chain - Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager-Nigeria
Terms & Conditions: Full time
JOB PURPOSE
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.
If you are passionate about ensuring the design, purchase and installation of assets with appropriate monitoring and management throughout their life cycle, then this role is just for you!
Leveraging maintenance performance indicators, shape maintenance programs by providing technical input to maximize asset utilization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure assets are properly designed, purchased and installed and then continue to perform close to design parameters during their life cycle.
Ensure equipment is designed, selected and purchased based on lifecycle considerations and “total cost of ownership”.
Monitor and manage the effective and efficient performance of equipment.
Ensure all projects are delivered with project scope, time, cost and safely.
Establish, track and review KPIs for equipment performance with the Maintenance Supervisor.
Utilize information available through the Capacity Tool exercise to assess equipment utilization.
Implement condition-based monitoring to help eliminate unplanned maintenance downtime.
Review maintenance schedules to assess equipment conditions, requirements of tools and technologies and amend preventive and predictive maintenance plans with the planner as needed.
Identify solutions for equipment that does not perform as expected within current PM schedule.
Act as local expert on CMMS and ensure accurate and effective data capture.
Monitor spare part management and dispose of obsolete items.
Liaise with Category Technology to ensure core designs are adopted.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology developments and the required skills.
Manage 3rd party contractors and ensure Unilever standards are met.
Support Finance by establishing cost / benefit reviews of maintenance activities including assignment of tasks and applying ECRS (Eliminate, Combine, Reduce and Simplify) to activities.
Ensure equipment runs as designed and meets standards for nominal speed, etc. to maximize equipment capacity
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
B.Sc / HND in Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in maintenance engineering, project management, and inventory management within the manufacturing industry.
COREN registered Engineer.
Project Management Certification is advantageous
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP (Plant Maintenance and Purchasing), email, and spreadsheet applications.
SKILLS
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Documentation
Capex Management
Team Management
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
- B.Sc or HND in Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering
- Minimum 6 years experience in maintenance engineering, project management, and inventory management within manufacturing
- COREN registered Engineer
- Project Management Certification
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
- Experience with SAP (Plant Maintenance and Purchasing) and CMMS
- Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Documentation, Capex Management, Team Management skills
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.
