Maintenance Store & Planning Engineer - Unilever



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Unilever is currently hiring for a MAINTENANCE STORE & PLANNING ENGINEER

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.


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Job Purpose

The Maintenance Stores & Planning Engineer at Unilever is responsible for managing the storage, issuance, and replenishment of engineering spare parts, tools, fuels and maintenance materials to support uninterrupted plant operations. The role ensures that critical spare parts and minimum fuel stocks are available for preventive/corrective maintenance and utility operations while optimizing inventory levels, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with Unilever’s safety and quality standards.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

  • Engineering Inventory, fuels & Spare Parts Management

    • Oversee the receipt, storage, and distribution of engineering spare parts, tools, fuels and consumables.
    • Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts and fuels using Unilever’s ERP system (e.g., SAP).
    • Implement inventory control measures to prevent stock shortages, obsolescence, and excess inventory.
    • Ensure proper labeling, coding, and classification of spare parts for easy identification and tracking.
    • Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts to reconcile inventory records.

  • Maintenance & Production Support

    • Work closely with the engineering and maintenance teams to ensure the availability of critical spare parts for planned and emergency maintenance. Also fuels for boiler operations
    • Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels for spare parts & fuels to avoid production downtime.
    • Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely replenishment of engineering materials.
    • Assist in identifying alternative parts or suppliers to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

  • Operations & Logistics

    • Ensure proper storage conditions to maintain the quality and integrity of spare parts and tools.
    • Optimize warehouse layout for easy accessibility and space utilization.
    • Supervise the movement and handling of heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
    • Track and report inventory turnover rates to improve storage efficiency.

  • Work Order & CMMS Management

    • Use Unilever’s software-based Maintenance Management System (Buildapp and SAP) to track maintenance tasks, work orders, and spare parts usage.
    • Generate and assign work schedules to maintenance technicians and monitor progress.
    • Ensure proper documentation of maintenance history, breakdowns, and repairs.
    • Continuously analyze EWOs using this data-based system to identify recurring issues and suggest improvements.
    • Coordinate tags to improve asset conditions

  • Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement

    • Conduct failure analysis (Root Cause Analysis – RCA) to identify recurring equipment failures.
    • Recommend and implement improvements in maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability.
    • Work with production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.

  • Reporting & Performance Monitoring

    • Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF),Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) and etc.
    • Generate reports on maintenance efficiency, costs, and downtime trends for management review.
    • Provide insights and recommendations for cost-saving initiatives in maintenance operations.

  • Compliance & Safety

    • Ensure adherence to Unilever’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies within the engineering store.
    • Implement risk management measures to prevent accidents and fire hazards.
    • Maintain records and documentation for audits and compliance with Unilever’s standards.

  • Team Leadership & Development

    • Lead and manage the engineering stores team, ensuring high levels of efficiency and accountability.

    • Train staff on inventory management best practices, safety procedures, and Unilever’s engineering policies.

    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement in warehouse and inventory processes.


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What You Need To Succeed

Experiences & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning and/or storekeeping, inventory management, or spare parts management in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP PM, SAP MM, or equivalent) for inventory management.
  • Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering spare parts, tools, and equipment.
  • Good understanding of Unilever’s maintenance and engineering processes.

Skills

  • Proficiency in maintenance planning tools and ERP systems (SAP PM, MS Project, or similar).
  • Proficiency in inventory management and warehouse operations.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

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.

Location: Tema HO and Factory


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