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Job Title: Ice Cream Process Engineer

Location: Simcoe, Canada (Factory)

Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

Job Purpose

As a Process Engineer, you will lead the technical efforts to eliminate significant losses, focusing on solving chronic problems and implementing major cost-saving projects within your area of influence. You will ensure the proper application of focused improvement methodologies and digital tools to deliver consistent and sustainable results.

You will prioritize compliance with safety and quality standards in all projects and daily activities.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• Identify and execute projects focused on waste elimination and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Evaluate and quantify the impact of projects on business results.
• Support the implementation of R2S cells as a Focused Improvement (FI) pillar member.
• Collect, stratify, and analyze information to prioritize project execution.
• Create technical standards to ensure process stability.
• Train the operational team in adhering to technical standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and application of MMP code data.
• Identify opportunities to digitize and automate tasks.
• Lead efforts to reduce changeover loss.
• Participate and engage in relevant SHEQ KPIs (FSBO, DCA, etc.).
  
  

Note: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or as necessitated by business demands.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or other engineering degree with 2+ Years of Engineering in FMCG, related Industry or postgraduate engineers
• Project Management, maintenance, or continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; along with the ability to negotiate.
  
  

Experiences & Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge across soap making and packing technology.
• Strong engineering leadership credentials with a proven ability to eliminate loss and waste on significant projects (normally above 100 kEUR).
• Experience in Continuous Improvement methods and tools
• Experience in statistics and process control tools.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

Meet the Women of Customer Development | Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Additional Information

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants 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.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

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.

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.

Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services

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