Process Engineer

Unilever is currently hiring for Process Engineer

Function: Supply Chain (SC)
Reports to: Production Manager
Scope: Local
Location: Istanbul / Tuzla
Terms & Conditions: Full time / 5 days in a week

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 have a passion to work in a dynamic and challenging work environment, then this role is just for you

We are seeking a committed Process Engineer for our food production facility in Tuzla, Istanbul. The Process Engineer plays a vital role in advancing our factories toward World Class standards—achieving zero defects, zero waste, and zero losses. This position leads change management efforts on projects by ensuring all requirements are met and the factory is prepared for new innovations, product transfers, rollouts, recipe modifications, and line extensions within established timelines.
The successful candidate will make extensive use of Focused Improvement methodologies, Autonomous Pillar, and Quality Pillar tools to address identified losses in Operations, Quality, and Cost Deployment while optimizing operational costs.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Ensuring On Time In Full implementation of Innovation Projects. Do technical risk assessments for projects. Prepare and execute factory trials, including report results and develop process manuals. Supervise 1st productions and conduct relevant training for operators.

• Co-ordinating Maintenance and Production teams to deliver repair & maintenance plan.

• Supporting UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System) activities and participating in improvement projects ie Operational Equipment Efficiency, Savings.

• Acting as the technical trainer for line teams and provides coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of counter-measures

• Responsible for the validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line.

• Supporting operational budget forecast.

• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment, adhering to factory standards and regulations.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications

• University degree in engineering fields, preferably Food, Industrial, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineerings.

• New Graduated or Max 2-3 years experience in Manufacturing and related SC functions will be preffered

• Familiarity with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, ISO certifications) and the ability to enforce quality control protocols on the floor.

• Understanding of process optimization, team management, quality and safety standards in production will be an asset.

• Good command of written and spoken English (Able to follow up foreign resources)

• Good knowledge of MS Office Applications, PowerBI

• Hungry to learn and curious.

• Available to leave in İstanbul Anatolian Side or Kocaeli

Skills

• Supervision: Ability to manage and direct blue-collar staff, ensuring they meet production targets, adhere to safety regulations, and maintain quality standards.

• Motivation and Mentoring: Motivating team members, providing guidance, and addressing issues effectively to ensure high team performance.

• Conflict Resolution: Skills in handling conflicts or challenges within the team, ensuring smooth interactions, especially in a unionized workplace.

• Clear and Effective Communication: Ability to clearly communicate with both blue-collar workers and management, ensuring expectations and issues are understood.

• Reporting: Strong written communication skills to prepare detailed shift reports, production updates, and any issues for management.

• Active Listening: Listening to team concerns and feedback, ensuring any challenges are addressed quickly.

• Quick Decision Making: Ability to make informed, efficient decisions during the shift, especially when unexpected problems or delays arise.

• Troubleshooting: Quickly identifying and resolving production issues or equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.

• Prioritization: Being able to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, especially in a fast-paced environment.

• Production Process Understanding: Knowledge of production systems, machinery, and processes to monitor and optimize production.

• Quality Control: Ability to implement and oversee quality control processes, ensuring that production meets set standards and regulatory requirements.

• Safety Awareness: Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations within the factory.

• Negotiation: Ability to communicate effectively with union representatives and resolve issues professionally.

• Flexible and Agile: Ability to quickly adapt to changing production needs, shift patterns, and unforeseen challenges.

• Documentation and Reporting: Ability to maintain accurate and organized shift records, production reports, and personnel documentation.

• Interpersonal Skills: Building strong relationships with workers, colleagues, and supervisors to create a positive working environment.

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
o 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.
o PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
o CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
o PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
o AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates 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.