Machine Operator

Unilever is currently hiring for Machine Operator

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: Production Manager, Foods Factory

Scope: Local

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.

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 looking for a role that varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the Filling, Mixer, Packing Machinery Job Families then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

The Machine Operator is responsible for

• The safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximising cost effectiveness, optimal running and equipment efficiency.

• She/he is expected to carry out cleaning and inspection activities and record any issues/problems with the equipment to pass to the Technician to resolve.

• The Machine Operator should master the operation of a series of machines to provide factory resilience.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Experiences & Qualifications

The experience required for this role are as below:

• Basic mechanical awareness of the principles for factory automation.

• Can maintain focus and discipline for the task whilst demonstrating good problem-solving skills to protect output targets.

• IT Skills – Competent in the use of Machine data and control systems that record Losses, Safety and Quality. Must also be competent in the use of Microsoft Office; Excel and Word programmes.

• Experience of manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company.

• Experience as a Machine Operator. (1-2 yrs)

The minimum professional qualification for this role is a Diploma.

Skills

1. Technical - Knowledge and application of technical skills to Operate machinery safely and effectively to meet the production plan. Conduct cleaning and lubrication as required.

• Possess a basic knowledge of the principles of mechanism, motion and pneumatics.

• Maintain machinery to the prescribed standards and levels of cleanliness.

• Understand properties of materials being handled. Able to perform correct adjustment and setting.

• Proactively work with Professional Maintenance and Quality Control staff to achieve zero breakdowns and zero defects.

• Carry out product and process changeovers to maintain quality standards whilst minimizing the impact to the production plan.

2. Safety–Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Understand the legal responsibility placed upon individuals.

3. Workplace Hazards - Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it. Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the task.

4. 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.

5. Quality - Monitor quality against set standards and reports any product and packaging faults. Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them.

6.Continuous Improvement – Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of UMS and an awareness of the tools used to identify and prioritise losses in the production area and eliminate them; role requires data collection. Monitor measures and performance after initial improvements and take further action as required.

7. Problem Solving – A Working Knowledge of how to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence. Must demonstrate initiative.

8. Decision Making - Can make decisions to reject non-compliant products and to support the work plan for the day.

9. Teamwork – Must be a good team player capable of working within a highly effective team; responsible, supportive and able communicator.

10. Administration- Conducts effective hand-over activities and records accurately events that have occurred during shift (cases packed/ rejects/maintenance conducted etc).

11. Physical Ability – Machine Operators require a level of agility to move quickly between workstations, ascend and descend steps. Assembly and control operations also require a level of hand eye coordination and finger dexterity

Leadership

Critical Behaviours

Care deeply: caring deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development, and our impact on the planet. You care about your performance, to a point where it hurts when you don’t win.  Always brings their best self. They has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations and build empathy for others. Sets high standards for themselves. Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside of Unilever.

Focus on what counts: we set clear and stretching goals and recognise maximum performance impact.  Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

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. Approaches delivery with an iterative and incremental, test - do - learn approach. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

Deliver with excellence: we deliver everything we do with excellence and pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we said we will do.  Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results

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. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The role will be based in Nairobi.

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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