The projects involve very diverse, multiple interfaces which change with each gate and each project. This exposes the individual to a vast range of business partner across function, factories across ASIA, people, cultures, consumers.
R&D Partnerships - Demonstrate passion to deliver ambitious projects in a challenging time-bound environment by working in partnership within Unilever i.e., Product Development, Packaging Development, Supply Chain, Marketing, etc.
Develop and scale up new manufacturing processes in Unilever Sourcing Units and Third Parties for innovation, renovation and cost optimization projects through delivery of process development workstream. Identified Key Process/Product/Machine parameters and, ensure Technical Transfer document completely handover between RD-SC.
Being R&D First-Point-of-Contact for the assigned areas in Supply Chain /Sourcing Units. Lead problem solving and troubleshooting activities in manufacturing around Quality, Cost and Efficiency
Partner with country R&D team to capture inputs and provide support on project processing requirements, as well as address any country-specific concerns on processing
Oversee pilot plant operations and, work in lab and pilot plant, to conduct trials and experimental work.
Manage Pilot plant across ASIA including resources, Future Capex/investment, Maintenance, S&OP, Future programs (i.e., digital pilot plant, modelling)
Maintaining fit for purpose pilot kits, generation of SOP’s, complied with Safety and Environmental.
Keeping abreast of developments in own area of expertise, delivering recommendations for new techniques and ways of working.
3RD party project management, be able to support innovation development for projects sourcing from 3rd Party manufacturer.
Drive Processing agenda (i.e., Waste from Innovation/Renovation, Process Statistic Control, Quality, Saving from Processing, etc.) across ASIA.
Represent regional process development team in global networks discussion to share all learning and long-term strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or equivalent experience in capability field
3-5 years experience in FMCG R&D and process development, preferred Food and Refreshment categories with proven track record is desirable.
High English proficiency. Good oral and written communication skills, and solid presentation skills are required.
Good Planning and organization of assigned tasks and trials
Has a good knowledge of data/digital and exploit tools effectively to manage Data, Information & Knowledge effectively. Able to translate and transform data into insight/ actions and make decisions based on information at hand.
Demonstrates natural curiosity for food & refreshment innovation and technology. Brings technology insights into project team and takes actions on them.
Must be fully operational on process engineering skills, identified capability and resource requirement for project.
Basic knowledge of Foods Ingredients and, interaction between ingredients on Processing and, semi/finished goods.
Skills
Engineering
Data management
Food Science
Communication skills
Presentation Skills
Functions
Research & Development
Job Overview
Job Type:
Full-Time
Company
Unilever
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Industry:
Consumer Goods, Retail & E-Commerce
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