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Unilever is seeking a results-driven Packaging Maintenance Supervisor to support our high-speed packaging operations at the Hammond Dove Bar Factory. This role is responsible for leading packaging maintenance activities, developing frontline maintenance talent, and ensuring equipment reliability while upholding Unilever’s safety, quality, and GMP standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, proven supervisory experience, and a passion for continuous improvement and winning.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise and support maintenance activities for high-speed packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
Drive the preventive maintenance (PM) program for the packaging shop floor, ensuring planned work orders are executed effectively and tracked in an organized manner
Monitor, trend, and track equipment performance and reliability to identify corrective maintenance needs
Lead root cause analysis of breakdowns and equipment failures on packaging lines
Plan and coordinate annual shutdown activities, as well as weekly and monthly maintenance schedules, working closely with the planning and operations team to ensure sufficient downtime
Train, coach, and mentor a team of highly skilled mechanics, fostering a strong safety and performance culture
Work collaboratively with the parts storeroom, planning teams, and suppliers to ensure correct parts availability and timely ordering
Work cross-functionally with area owners and other maintenance supervisors to effectively plan and prioritize work orders to mitigate disruptions in production
Follow and enforce all Unilever manufacturing safety, quality, and GMP rules and regulations
Operate independently as a self-starter while providing leadership and direction to the maintenance team to resolve issues efficiently
Requirements:
5+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of 1+ years of manufacturing maintenance supervisory experience
Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or a relevant technical degree
Strong working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as SAP or MS DMS
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
Nice to have:
A leader with a strong background in high-speed packaging equipment maintenance
Someone who demonstrates initiative, ownership, and a passion for winning
A hands-on supervisor who can balance day-to-day execution with longer-term maintenance planning and team development
Prior supervisory experience in a union environment
What we offer:
Bonus eligible
Long-Term Incentive (LTI) eligible
Eligible to participate in benefits plan which can include health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits