R&D Associate, Packaging - Skin Care

Job Description

ABOUT UNILEVER:Be part of the world s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that strive to improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us every day. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we ll work to help you become a better you!We are looking to hire a R&D Associate, Packaging - Skin Care based in MumbaiUnilever recognizes Packaging as an important part of the product mix. Not only does it fulfil a very important functional role, to contain, protect and inform, but also as the first touchpoint with the consumer, it must engage the consumer, reflecting the brand proposition, and delivering a delightful experience.To ensure the robustness and technical performance of new packaging, before it is placed in the market, involves both design and technical innovation in packaging.Working closely with other Unilever functions as part of a cross-functional team, the Packaging resource will support Packaging Manager with the co-ordination of packaging development projects, and will also lead assigned projects as packaging work stream leader by developing and executing testing plans for primary and secondary packaging, ensuring packaging is fit for purpose compatible with SC, Formulation, Unilever Policy, Consumer and Brand needs and legislation.Testing plans can include laboratory tests (at Unilever, at our convertors, and at 3rd party labs), factory trials, and distribution trials. The jobholder is expected to maximize the use of design tools and deliver projects using Unilever project tools (Innoflex, Functional Excellence in Packaging).In addition to planning and executing a range of comprehensive technical validation tests, the jobholder is expected to interpret results, prepare reports and communicate results/recommendations to the multifunctional project team to deliver the packaging activities.This position will interface with Global Packaging, Brand Development, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product development Regional and Global, Processing, CTI, CMI, and Packaging Suppliers, to drive consumer focused innovative and optimized packaging solutions.Main Accountabilities Deliver packaging which not only meets the required quality and technical standards, but also delights the consumer and builds brand love, through using Unilever s Packaging Excellence best practices Lead and execute projects for SA ensuring FTR OTIF delivery, by closely working with Global Packaging Team, Formulation team, SUIT, CQA, Marketing and suppliers. Explore and Identify 5s projects - lead its execution while ensuring alignment with the Global packaging team and Global packaging agenda on simplification and harmonization Provide early inputs to the Global packaging team - considering the capability, constraints and expectations for SA Liaise with packaging converters and material suppliers in the development of packaging components Manage assigned primary and secondary packaging projects with guidance, working with Brand Development and the cross-functional project team, ensuring packaging is fit for purpose to meet the packaging brief, and delivered on time, in full Evaluate and qualify packaging components for their project portfolio using bothestablished protocols, and where appropriate, design new ones by closely working with Global Teams Perform technical analysis of new packaging designs and provision of feedback to project teams with respect to design viability; also, identify possible solutionsto resolve technical problems, minimizing changes to the design intent To manage good technical data records project data, specifications, test results Where relevant, to deliver, as a member of a cross-functional project team, solutions to agreed projects, on time in full Prepare and develop supplier technical briefs where required, working closely with suppliers To interface with other functions in support of project delivery (e.g. brand development, supply chain, procurement) To manage and deliver agreed work plan To develop and test packaging in accordance with Functional Excellence in packaging To comply with the Unilever Code of Business Principles and all Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) and Quality Assurance (QA) policies, including the support ofproduct claims, risk managementKey Skills Working knowledge on a range of packaging materials - Flexibles, Rigid & Paper/paperboard packaging Able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams. Technical specification & supply chain support. Project management experience Basic appreciation on polymers, molds and decoration techniques are appreciated Understanding for Rigid packaging and understanding of IM/EBM/IBM technologies Understanding of Film Resin grades and its supply base, cost dynamics Understanding on value chain of flexibles, Rigid packaging Understanding of Machine Packaging Material interface Understanding on Mould and component qualificationRelevant ExperienceEducation - Science or Engineering Degree with Packaging Post graduation. Min. 2 to 5 yrs experience. Working knowledge of Flexibles, Rigid & Paper/paperboard packagingAdded advantage Experience in Personal care packaging Project Execution Understanding on Design principlesAny other critical personal characteristics Candidate should be creative in personal care characteristics, have design and strong Deploy mindset, external orientation, appetite to explore new ideas across format and ability to work with diverse people/functions across geographies. Able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary, Multi- zones & multi-cultural teams. Flexibility in work style to be able to manage several projects simultaneously. Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate Level English (person must be able to write emails and reports in English, which can be easily understood, and can actively participate at English-speaking business meetings). Must effectively communicate on technical issues with other technical personnel and nontechnical personnel and management orally and in writing Good influencing ability, both internal as well as external Ability to understand Design principles and deploy on time in full Good project management skills Good communication skills

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supply chainpersonal careproject teamsproject deliveryequipment supplywork effectivelyquality assurancebrand developmentproject managementtechnical analysisproduct developmenttechnical standards