Engineering Foreman: Utilities & Site Services

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

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. 

The primary purpose of this role is to direct, organize, monitor, and manage the power supply (including solar), utility production and distribution (steam, water reservoirs, natural gas, electrical systems, sewer/effluent systems, compressed air, Ammonia Plant), and facility maintenance operations (buildings, HVAC, fire protection). Additionally, oversee site security, contracted facilities services (effluent plant, water treatment), and the sustainability management program (energy, water).

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Ensure 100% utility availability to support site OEE targets.
• Manage utilities operations and maintenance (HVAC, electricity, water, etc.) to prevent disruptions and provide emergency technical support.
• Develop KPIs to link facilities and utilities effectiveness with production performance.
• Supervise utility outages and maintenance, planning and reviewing work of subordinates/contractors.
• Establish and review maintenance schedules and methods, allocating resources as needed.
• Participate in policy development and implementation, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Evaluate employee performance in the field.
• Manage outsourced services to meet performance levels.
• Lead sustainability initiatives for utilities usage and performance.
• Ensure building safety and functionality for occupants.
• Develop preventative maintenance and safety programs for equipment.
• Manage construction and upgrade projects, assisting with contracts and reports.
• Coordinate training in maintenance and safety procedures.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration, monitoring expenditures.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate new developments into programs.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Advantageous Degree in mechanical/Electrical engineering would be advantageous.
• GCC- Factories (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in Utilities or Facilities, ideally in an FMCG environment
• Minimum 5 years in an FMCG manufacturing, operational, or engineering role
• 2-3 years of Ammonia Refrigeration Plant experience
• Experience in continuous improvement/QA/lean manufacturing implementation
• Knowledge and experience in operation and maintenance of utilities equipment
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a factory environment
• Understanding of building maintenance, repair, and construction operations
• Knowledge of local and municipal by-laws, OHSACT, and SANS codes and rules

Skills

• Continuous improvement/ lean manufacturing
• Health & safety management
• People & Performance management
• Project management

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.

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. 

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.