Job Purpose
The Continuous Improvement Engineer (CIE) is a hands-on problem solver and change agent who strengthens operational discipline, eliminates losses, and drives sustainable performance across the factory. As part of the Manufacturing Excellence team, the CIE leads key elements of UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System), R2S (Run to Standard), 5S, Training System development, and Continuous Improvement to enhance safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
UMS / R2S / Factory Systems Leadership
- Lead and support deployment of Unilever Manufacturing System pillars and integrate them into daily operations.
- Drive R2S standard adherence, centerlining, and line stability to ensure consistent performance.
- Conduct time & motion studies and internal logistics assessments to unlock flow and savings.
Continuous Improvement & Loss Elimination
- Lead savings and waste‑reduction projects using TPM, WCM, Lean Six Sigma tools, and structured problem solving.
- Identify systemic gaps, analyze process performance, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement preventive standards.
- Facilitate Kaizens (Standard, Major, Advanced) and replicate best practices across lines.
Capability Building & Training
- Co‑own the Factory Training System, ensuring robust skill matrices, documentation, and trainer effectiveness.
- Deliver or coordinate training in technical standards, CI tools, problem‑solving, and 5S.
5S, Basic Conditions & Documentation Standards
- Lead factory‑wide 5S and basic‑conditions programs to maintain clean, safe, and efficient work environments.
- Develop or update Technical Standards to strengthen process stability and ownership.
Data & Performance Analysis
- Manage systems for accurate data collection (production, losses, training, MMP Code).
- Convert data into actionable insights and communicate clearly across organizational levels.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field.
- 1+ years of practical experience with CI methodologies: TPM, WCM, or Lean Six Sigma.
- Experience leading E2E improvement projects in production, process, logistics, and/or warehouse environments.
- Proven experience leading change management.
- Analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving abilities.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and conflict‑resolution skills.
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, CMMS, Visio, Informance, and other factory information systems.
- Self‑driven, detail‑oriented, and resilient in fast‑paced operational settings.
- Skilled in data analysis, dashboarding, and performance reporting.
- Comfortable working with digital tools, CI systems, and manufacturing databases.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with design software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)
- Unionized manufacturing experience
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $107,200. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, 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, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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