Process Engineer – Supply Chain

About the role

Unilever is seeking a Process Engineer to support its Supply Chain function at a local factory in Boksburg. The role focuses on advancing the plant toward World Class Manufacturing by eliminating waste, improving quality, and stabilising production lines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives using WCM tools to reduce safety, quality, cost, and logistics losses.
• Act as technical trainer for line crews, coaching on phenomena identification, root‑cause analysis and counter‑measure implementation.
• Validate process improvements and establish revised basic operating conditions on the line.
• Create and maintain technical and quality standards to ensure line stability.
• Extend best practices across lines and support the transition to semi‑autonomous teams.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience working directly with production line teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify losses and propose data‑driven solutions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and waste elimination.

Required skills

• Root cause analysis
• Process validation
• Manufacturing performance data analysis