Industrial Engineer

Job description:

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Reporting To: Manufacturing Manager

Work Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full Time

About Lipton Teas and Infusions

Lipton Teas and Infusions is the biggest Tea Company in world today, with outstanding, purpose driven brands such as Lipton, PG tips and Pukka. Lipton Teas and Infusions was created as a standalone “corporate start-up” in 2021 when Unilever decided to separate the Tea business so that it could achieve its highest potential. Following that Lipton Teas and Infusions is now owned by a private equity firm CVC and has come into its own as an independent legal entity across the world. 

 
Lipton Teas and Infusions’ Tea brands, geographies and Tea estates generate revenues in excess of €2 billion – the company is growing and profitable with proven potential both pre- and post-COVID-19. As a standalone entity, Lipton Teas and Infusions remains number one in the world and is even better positioned to lead the industry and take full advantage of the opportunities in the category, with more focus and entrepreneurship driving greater growth and value. 
Lipton Teas and Infusions’ Mission is to Grow a World of Wellbeing... growth for everyone is at the core of our business. We want to grow a better world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants, for our consumers, farming communities, employees, and shareholders. We are also environmentally conscious and are committed to giving back to the planet. Read more on our website: https://liptonteas.com/ 

As a proper corporate start-up, we are seeking employees with a passion for exciting entrepreneurial experiences, who respond to dynamic, ever-changing challenges with agility and ownership and who want to pursue unique career opportunities and play a part in building the bright future of this plant-based company.

The qualities we look for

Lipton Teas and Infusions is made up of a special blend of individuals which make our teams exciting and diverse. To be part of our tea family, whether for a short period or over the long term, we are looking for individuals who think Green and are environmentally conscious, who understand the power of simplicity and who are accountable for their actions. We want those who infuse mastery and passion in everything they do to create great products and unforgettable experiences for our consumers.

What's in it for you?

We believe that growth is for everyone; we believe in growing leaders who have an owner’s mentality. We believe in connections over hierarchies. We have a 'corporate start-up' approach; we act with speed and agility to tackle knotty business challenges.

We aim to build the future ready, value driven, transparent and real time supply chain ecosystem through disruptive digital transformation. We are seeking a team member with the passion to lead the pace of change, experience to create digital solutions and entrepreneurship to deliver business results.

Your Role:
The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for evaluating existing processes and systems to identify opportunities for cost savings, process enhancements, and quality improvement. The ideal candidate will optimize manufacturing efficiency, improve Overall Line Efficiency (OLE), and lead Kaizen and Continuous Improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Job Summary: The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for evaluating existing processes and systems to identify opportunities for cost savings, process enhancements, and quality improvement. The ideal candidate will optimize manufacturing efficiency, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), optimize the utilization of resources (assets/labor/expenses) by measuring current performance, inspire and lead Kaizen and Continuous Improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and oversee the implementation of consumer activities within the factory.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Performance Measurement and Optimization

• Track KPIs on a periodic basis and compile scorecards, reporting factory performance to both local and global teams.
• Lead improvement initiatives that boost Factory OEE, such as SMED implementation.
• Develop innovative solutions to enhance productivity and reduce operational waste.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize product and process data to identify trends, optimize performance, and drive improvements.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes by analyzing the process, product, and manufacturing methods.
• Improve process capability and increase production volume while maintaining and enhancing quality standards in compliance with food safety requirements.
• Work closely with the Quality team to set and maintain production processes and product parameters.
• Provide support during incident investigations and process instability, offering suggestions and solutions.
• Suggest and implement methods to optimize workplace ergonomics for increased productivity.
• Improve conversion costs through cost-saving programs and Kaizen initiatives.
• Support all pillar leads in their respective projects to drive Operational Excellence.
• Perform raw material and packaging material testing, prepare samples, record data, and issue research-based reports to support activity readiness.

1. Capacity & Resources Management

• Develop and align production capacity (process/throughput), labor standards, and excess resources with Operations and Engineering.
• Recommend and support run strategies for balancing utilization across the year.
• Maintain and enhance the changeover matrix, recommend minimum batch sizes, and optimize production sequencing to regularly update the run strategy.
• Collaborate with the technical team and OEMs on debottlenecking, increasing equipment speed, enhancing machine performance, and addressing chronic defects and losses.
• Review and approve proposed equipment layouts, operational designs, and material flows, ensuring alignment with cost goals and long-term plant objectives (Master Plan).
• Maintain capacity analysis for each process function to evaluate potential constraints and ensure alignment with future demand.
• Ensure manufacturing systems are reliable and safe while continuously improving efficiency, production rates, and changeovers.

1. Supply Activities Leadership

• Lead the execution of approved factory activities, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and transfer pricing.
• Conduct time and motion studies and trials to assess operating capacity, labor requirements, and line capability for new activities.
• Recommend and implement ways to improve the efficiency of new product introductions through trial optimization.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Planning and organizing
• Time management
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Drive for results
• Perseverance
• Project management (includes landing projects on time in full)
• Team commitment
• Collaboration
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management
• Building an effective team
• Resilience

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Process parameter projects
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process improvement role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with OEE optimization, waste reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Experience in process mapping, value stream mapping (VSM), statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Factory experience (preferable) in FMCG, Food, Pharmaceuticals, or Automotive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO, etc.) in a factory environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required (Black Belt preferred).
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma tools, including Minitab.
• Familiar with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI and dashboards creation.

What we can offer you

We believe that growth is for everyone, we believe in growing leaders and making space to grow an owner’s mentality and like nature we adapt, we change, and we grow. We believe in connections over hierarchies and (work)levels. We have a 'corporate start-up' approach; we act with speed and agility, and we have the strength and scale of a large corporation. We are building a better world of wellbeing and a better you.