Job Title: Project leader - Automation

　　Location: Port Sunlight Factories

　　JOB PURPOSE

　　Are you inspired to invent, automate and digitalise?

　　We have a vision to make automation a competitive advantage for Unilever PSL, driven by Engineering. We are poised to apply cutting edge automation to support our factories in making our products and we need expertise to make this a reality.

　　We need a future facing automation project leader to support the automation movement in PSL, responsible for driving our ambitious digital and automation revolution. This will be someone who can work to solve real-life challenges that transform our factory. A key part of the role will be to develop both short and long-term automation strategies for the site. You will therefore be motivated by improvement and cost saving opportunities, driven by automation and digitalisation, leveraging best practice from within Unilever and external environment. You will be responsible for 'bringing the outside in' and exhibit excellent collaboration leadership, networking skills and driver of automation and digitalisation.

　　This role will be responsible for landing improvement projects and building internal digital and automation capability at Port Sunlight with a specific focus on warehousing and logistics. You will be knowledgeable about the latest trends and best practices for Automation and Digitalisation technology.

　　RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership and development of engineering projects specifically related to large scale automation.Leverage the value of digital and automation to drive innovations in this field, reducing production costs in the factory.Improvement in efficiency through use of digital & automation solutions.Identify automation solutions specifically in the field of warehousing and logistics that deliver a high level of transformation.Bring outside in, in terms of competitive practices in this field.Translate strategy into implementation programmes to deliver competitiveness.Ability to know your audience and communicate technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.Translating technical complexities and translate into business relevant concepts.Manage successful implementations of projects from design to deployment.Ensure the very highest engineering standards and processes are implemented and are aligned to specification.Excellent business and change management skills.Ensure assets are designed to comply with Unilever's safety, quality and sustainability standardsMaintain strong links to the engineering teams and be the go-to person to drive automation capability.Ensure a detailed Early Equipment Management process is followed to deliver best in class solutions.ALL ABOUT YOU

　　Professional Skills:Engineering degree or equivalent experienceHigh level and proven project management skills Strong communication (verbal and written) and networking skills (interpersonal and planning)Analytical, financial and business management skills.Lean manufacturing techniques with a good understanding of EEM principles.Experience Required:

　　Essential:Experience with Automation equipment with preference of warehousing and logistics projects.Proven record of excellent project delivery.A "digital native" with a good understanding of digitally based engineering projects.Ability to leverage best practice to develop and deploy solutions.Experience of working in a production environment in a key site roleStrong networking skillsStrong analytical skillsAbility to work in virtual teamsAbility to build critical skills and develop key talentAreas of relevant experience:Significant experience in Engineering and Technology with a thorough knowledge of manufacturing technologiesKnowledge and experience in QualityProven track record of preparing machine / process stream specifications and machinery project management networks, risk profiles and execution plans.Good understanding of the materials conversion processesLiteracy in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project softwareExperience in managing project installation with a contractor management background - risk assessment and method statement, permit to work etc. IOSH managing safety qualification desirable. NOTES

　　 About Unilever

　　Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

　　Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace'

　　 What We Offer

　　Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

　　Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

　　Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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