Automation & Digital Lead

Unilever is Hiring for Automation & Digital Lead

Function : Supply Chain

Reports to : Engineering Manager

Scope : Local

Location : Boksburg

Terms & Conditions : Full Time, factory based

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

This role exists to design, install, commission and maintain hardware & software for control systems and instrumentation systems. To perform engineering-related projects and design out recurring engineering problems. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Hardware / Software Design, Installation and Commissioning

• Designs and implements hardware and software taking into consideration the human / machine interface, i.e. how the operators will interact with the process. Investigates the availability of hardware and software on the market.
• Selects which hardware / software to use in the factory in terms of availability, wiring and equipment correspondence with material in use in the factory.
• Commissions the new system with the assistance of instrument technicians.
• Required to be pro-active in recommending opportunities for improvement in respect to production problems.
• Makes decisions regarding the final design taking into consideration the requirements of the legislation.

Project Management & Implementation

Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure

Maintenance and Fault finding

Implementation

SHE

Leadership

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience and Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

LEADERSHIP

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is an office-based role in Johannesburg (Boksburg) and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

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.

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