ICE CREAM IS LOOKING FOR ICE CREAM - Product Engineering Deployment Program Assistant
Location: Amsterdam (IC HQ) – the Netherlands
Local conditions apply
Full-time
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE:
Ice Cream is undergoing a transformation to make a simpler, faster, and focused organization. This transformation will accelerate performance improvement and strengthen capabilities to deliver its strategic priorities. We are looking for a highly skilled Technology Process Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing industrial processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety of our products and processes. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure that processes meet regulatory standards and align with company goals.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?
Process Design: Develop and design processes for manufacturing or production, ensuring they are efficient and cost-effective.
Optimization: Analyse existing processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Troubleshooting: Investigate process failures and implement corrective actions to resolve issues.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and maintenance, to ensure seamless operations.
Project management
Supporting BGs and SUs to develop the project Business Cases.
Ensuring project scope is communicated to relevant global and BU
stakeholders with their responsibilities.
Consolidating project risks, issues and changes, (if applicable) communicating
the impact to stakeholders.
Coordinating global and BU subject matter experts to resolve technical issues,
to reduce the project risks, to increase the saving impact of projects.
Data Analysis: Analyse logistics data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of process designs, modifications, and performance metrics.
Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with safety and environmental regulations.
Training: Provide training and support to staff on new processes and technologies.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, and distribution, to ensure seamless operations. Manage the communications internally in the working team and externally with key stakeholders
EXPERIENCE YOU SHOULD HAVE/THE QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS:
Professional skills: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Foods engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
Experience: Proven experience in process engineering or a related role is required. Strong manufacturing operation experience and continuous improvement knowledge.
Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in process simulation software, and excellent communication abilities.
Experience of programme coordination.
Experience of working within in structured project portfolio management framework.
Experience with Project Management methods, and tools.
Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
Travel: as per job requirement.
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.
WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER/WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!
Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.
Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.
Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.
We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.
Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.
Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.
My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).
Home work allowance
Company laptop and mobile phone
Green Mobility Policy.
EXCITED?
Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.
By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.
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