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| Internship |
| Job Title: | Production Engineering Intern |
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| Job ID: | R-57764 |
| Category: | Supply Chain |
| Location: | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Date Posted: | 03/24/2025 |
| Job Location: | Maydon Wharf |
| Closing Date: | 31 March 2025 |
| Company: | Unilever |
About the Role: Production Engineering Intern
Unilever is offering an exciting production engineering intern position at its Maydon Wharf site in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This internship provides hands-on experience, helping you develop key skills in production engineering, process efficiency, and continuous improvement. You will be working within a global leader in consumer goods, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and engineering methodologies.
Main Responsibilities:
As a production engineering intern at Unilever, you will be expected to:
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Complete Internship Requirements: Attend training, complete assessments, finish projects, maintain a logbook, and present findings as required by Unilever.
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Identify and Solve Problems: Use UMS methods and tools to analyze and eliminate root causes in production processes, with a focus on safety, quality, business priority, and cost deployment.
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Optimize Factory Resources: Leverage technical knowledge to improve efficiency, including manpower ratios, ensuring sustainable operations.
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Analyze Complex Data: Collect and analyze data to identify problems and develop solutions that improve production outcomes.
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Reduce Waste and Loss: Apply methodologies like AM, PM, FI, and QC to eliminate waste and loss across production lines.
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Lead Digital Projects: Oversee the deployment of digital activities in factories, ensuring standardization and consistent benefits.
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Support Efficiency Projects: Lead or assist with projects aimed at improving production efficiency and aligning with the site’s strategic priorities.
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Support UMS and R2S Programs: Help deploy the UMS program at the site and support pillars with improvement plans, governance, and gap analysis.
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Ensure Safety and Quality Compliance: Follow SOP procedures and ensure compliance with safety rules and quality standards.
Key Requirements:
You must fulfill the following requirements in order to be considered for this internship:
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Completed degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
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Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Analytical Mindset: Ability to think analytically and work with numbers.
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Self-Starter: Able to work independently with an agile and proactive mindset.
How to Apply:
To apply for the production engineering intern role, please submit the following documents:
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Your updated CV.
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A copy of your qualification certificate.
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A copy of your ID.
Note: If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. Make sure to include all required documentation by the closing date to ensure your application is considered.
Why Work at Unilever?
At Unilever, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a better future for everyone by driving business results through a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage every individual to bring their "whole self" to work, and we are committed to supporting all employees, including those with special requirements.
If you need any support or have access requirements during your recruitment journey, please inform us when submitting your application.
Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting career in production engineering with Unilever at Maydon Wharf, Durban!