The range of Machine Operator roles varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the Filling and Packing, Material handling and Transfer, Mixing, Processing, Machining and Utility Job Families.
Machine Operator is responsible for the operation, maintenance,
improvement and repair of equipment to support the delivery of operational KPIs
(Productivity, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment, Cost, Delivery, Morale,
Innovation and Sustainability (PQSCDMIS)).
Machine Operator should master the operation of a series of
machines/processes in at least two areas of the factory in order to provide
factory resilience. Supported by the core skills to work within an
autonomous team the Machine Operator will diligently follow the established
standards of production delivery and drive continuous improvement.
Safety, quality and eco-efficiency are the hallmarks of a Machine Operator,
which complement an enhanced ability to analyse, problem solve and coach others.
Machine Operator will have a basic understanding of key cost
drivers in the factory operation and will grow this in line with her/his wider
project management skills.
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 are selfdriven, agile and effective resource with an
overriding ambition to ‘Make Everyday a Great Day for the business, workmates
and most importantly, the consumer, then this role is just for you!
Responsibilities
- Technical – Knowledge and
application of technical skills to Operate, Maintain, Improve and Repair
(OMIR) equipment. This allows production targets to be met safely,
at the right level of quality and on time. Full Machine
Operator status is dependent on a high level of mechanical
competence as defined by the skills profile.
- Understand
the principles of mechanism and motion and
be able to conduct changeovers, basic repairs and adjustments (eg Cams,
slides, bearings, belts and pulleys). Utilise appropriate
lubrication regimes.
- Understanding
of principles and application of pneumatics in
the production area; able to conduct fault finding and basic repair.
- Monitor and
evaluate the condition of equipment, machinery
and components through the use of instrumentation and other diagnostic
techniques. Liaises with technicians to eliminate sources of
contamination.
- Safety – Utilise all
appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the
manufacturing unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working
environment for the whole team. Understand the legal responsibility
placed upon individuals.
- Work Place
Hazards –
Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it. Utilise all
appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes,
materials, products and equipment relevant to the task.
- Environment – Reduce
environmental impacts and costs associated with utilities, chemicals and
product and operational wastes through maximizing eco-efficient operation.
- Quality – Monitors
quality against set standards and reports any product and packaging
faults. Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency
action to prevent them.
- Decision Making –
Identifies repeated problems with production and repeated causes of
breakdowns and suggests how to solve these. Actively contributes to
mechanical and continuous improvements. Makes decisions to minimise
production loss e.g mechanical improvements to reduce waste. Makes
decisions to support effective team working eg arranging cover and
managing training.
- Continuous
Improvement –
Use performance measures to identify and prioritise losses in production
area. Apply rigorous Cost Management and the Zero loss concept to
eliminate losses.
- Unilever
Manufacturing Stanadrd, UMS – Knowledge and understanding of
the key principles of UMS and the impact this has on the Key Performance
Indicators in the production areas.
- Problem Solving –
Identifies, prioritises and addresses problems using appropriate tools and
techniques that eliminate recurrence. Capable and confident of using
Kaizen and other improvement tools.
- Leadership – Promote the
development of a highly effective and autonomous team through strong
communication, leading by example and effective problem solving and
conflict management. Maintains focus on goals and targets.
- Coaching –
Champion specific skills within the semi autonomous and autonomous team
and coach them to others in order to drive excellence.
- Business
Awareness –
Understanding of the need to meet changing demands and the role of
marketing and product innovation in growing the business and increasing
the company’s share.
- Administration –
Collaborate with colleagues to arrange shift and break cover, induct new
employees and address performance shortfalls to ensure that team resources
can meet operational requirements.
Qualifications
Experiences &
Qualifications
- Basic
mechanical awareness of the principles for factory automation.
- Core
Engineering Skills – Background in Maintenance, Bench fitting and/or
machining to operate at Machine Operator Level – minimum of 2 years
experience required.
- Experience
of manufacturing in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company, FMCG.
- Demonstrate
strong mechanical aptitude to progress onto the Unilever Technical
Operator Curriculum (Entry, Developing and Full level).
Skills
- Principles
of Mechanisms and Motions
- Principles
of Maintennace
- Problem
solving skills
- Digital
awareness and skills
- Interpersonal
and communication skills.
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
- 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.
- PERSONAL
MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively
builds own wellbeing and resilience.
- CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever
their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time
inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
- PURPOSE &
SERVICE:
Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside
and outside Unilever.
- AGILITY: Explores the
world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
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