Unilever · 20 hours ago
Senior Site Engineer
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $133K/yr
5+ years expUnilever is a global consumer goods company, and they are seeking a Senior Site Engineer to provide technical support and manage engineering projects at their Jefferson City operation. The role involves overseeing project delivery, compliance with engineering standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operational reliability.
Food and BeverageConsumer GoodsWellnessManufacturingConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Direct and advance the engineering teams in developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving processes, equipment, and technologies for projects in processing, packaging, and other site-supporting projects. Provide real-time guidance for quick decision-making
Offer engineering guidance in analyzing production processes and equipment from a first principles approach for optimally implementing continuous and innovative improvement projects. Foster semi-autonomous teams, teach new tools and methodologies, and ensure team alignment
Take responsibility for team performance and share best practices for site improvements
Apply Unilever Manufacturing Standards (UMS) methods and tools to identify root causes, define countermeasures, and validate effectiveness for process design and implementation
Utilize UMS methods for Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Planned Maintenance (PM), Focused Improvement (FI), and Quality Control (QC) to prioritize and reduce waste in project development and implementation
Ensure on-time, in-full delivery of capital projects, prioritizing safety, quality, productivity goals, and high equipment reliability by drawing resources from various organizational levels
Oversee that engineering projects follow Unilever Engineering Standards, ensuring proper installation, commissioning, and training. Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analyses for new processes and/or equipment. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure flawless project implementation
Ensure optimal resourcing and equipment use through technical knowledge and a systems approach
Promote value engineering and new ways of working while upholding core values
Support the development of both engineering and maintenance strategies to strengthen team development, knowledge, and performance. Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices for production efficiency and cost reduction
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, procurement, quality, safety, maintenance, and finance, to develop and execute cost reduction strategies
Prepare regular reports, presentations, and analyses to communicate end-to-end project workflow, ongoing initiatives, CapEx and FAR2 reporting, update asset registers and associated reports, and future opportunities to senior management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of experience of Electrical & Controls Engineering within a CPG/FMCG environment
1+ years of operating in a leadership capacity
Experience working with High/Medium/Low voltage Power Distribution/Switchgear design & maintenance
Experience in factory utilities & infrastructure – boilers, air compressors, HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, wastewater treatment, water filtration & reverse osmosis systems
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and coordinate several moderate level projects simultaneously with multi-discipline trades
Effective problem solver and communicator with the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
Significant Project Management experience
Strong collaborator who is a positive team player
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
Autonomous, results driven and accountable for own actions and takes ownership of decisions
US/International Travel 10%
Preferred
PMP Certification
Subject Matter Expert in Power Distribution
Electrical Technical Specifications Development & Implementation experience
Controls and Automation/Ladder Logic Programming skills
Working knowledge of IT networking & Server Infrastructure
Variable Frequency Drives
AutoCAD Experience
Benefits
Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance and disability benefits
Parental leave
Sick leave
Paid vacation and holidays
Access to numerous voluntary benefits
Company
Unilever
Unilever produces and supplies food, home care, beauty, and personal care products for daily consumer use.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.9MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-25Grant· $20.9M
1939-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Fernando Fernandez
Chief Executive Officer
Anuradha Razdan
CHRO Beauty & Wellbeing and Global Inclusion Officer, Unilever Plc (London, UK)
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