Job Description
Unilever is currently hiring for
Mechanical Technician
Function
:
Supply Chain
Reports to:
HPC Factory Engineer
Scope:
Local Market
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Terms & Conditions:
Full time
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.
CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION
The Mechanical technician is a Preventative Maintenance and Focused Improvement specialist engaged to optimize the running and maintenance of equipment within the factory. Where breakdowns occur, the multi-skilled technician will act to diagnose and troubleshoot faults and where necessary will recommend design improvements. She/he is also intimately involved with setting the Maintenance Strategy for the respective production area.
The Mechanical technician is professionally competent and qualified to operate safely at a post apprentice level. She/he must be a mentally agile and advanced problem solver actively engaged in maintaining a safe work environment, which protects product quality and reduces waste and other environmental impact. She/he must be a positive contributor to the factory's work environment and culture; the technician will act as a leading coach and mentor to the Technical Operator around the areas of mechanical engineering and Unilever Manufacturing System techniques.
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 a passionate individual who is detail oriented and driven by the desire to innovate systems that improve efficiency, sustainability and quality of products then this role is just for you
What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be
- Focused Improvement: Application of technical skills and expertise to ensure the provision of effective engineering support within the team, focused on delivering performance targets. Directly contributing to improved safety, quality, sustainability and cost.
- Preventative Maintenance: Implement planned and preventive maintenance with rigour and skill to ensure optimal equipment reliability.
- Mechanical skills and diagnostics: Knowledge of tools and their application, able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals, ability to understand basic and complex mechanical equipment and diagnose them, ability to execute maintenance safely.
- Ensuring all machines adhere to Unilever Machinery Safety standards by proper maintenance and continuous improvement.
- Safety - Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
- Workplace Hazards – Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards identification risk management in work area.
- Environment - Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
- Quality - Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.
- Leadership - Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets. Great teams and great leaders will achieve superior performance.
- Continuous Improvement - Use performance measures to identify and prioritise losses in production area. Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses.
- UMS - Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of Unilever Management System and the impact this has on the Key Performance Indicators in the production areas.
- Problem Solving - Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
- Decision Making - Makes and implements technical decisions which can impact the plan for the week.
- Business Awareness - Understanding of the need to meet changing demands and the role of marketing and product innovation in growing the business and increasing the company's share.
What You Need To Succeed
Experiences & Qualifications
- Minimum diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or related technical course.
- At least 1 year's working experience in similar role
- Experience of working as part of an extended team within the manufacturing sector.
- Proven record of advanced maintenance experience.
- Experience of manufacturing in FMCG.
- Experienec as a team member within a project/maintenance team.
Skills
- Technical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Digital awareness and skills
- Strong coaching and communication skills.
- Proven analytical skills.
- Interpersonal and communication 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.
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.
- CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
- 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.
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.
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.
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