Unilever R&D Packaging Manager Post Vacancy – Chemical Technology
They are looking to hire a Sr. R&D Associate /Assistant Manager – Packaging Hair category based in Mumbai. Hair is one of the fastest-growing categories of HUL in South Asia. It is the growth engine for Hair globally with double-digit growth year on year and exemplary margin delivery. Interested and eligible candidates check out all the details on the same below:
Job Title: Assistant R&D Manager – Packaging
Job ID: R-27065
Category: Research/Development
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Qualification
Post-Graduation in Chemical technology.
Experience (Profile and Years)
More than 3 -4 years of experience in Packaging for FMCG, a good understanding and hands-on experience of Rigids & flexible packaging format.
This position will be a member of the Cluster Design Packaging Team and will be responsible for the design & deploy of the regional packaging program for key brands in Hair. The Hair Cluster Design Packaging Team in Mumbai leads regional packaging innovation & strategy for the Hair business in South Asia. Delivering superior innovations, value (cost) improvement programs & driving Unilever’s Sustainable ambition will be the key challenges for success in the role. Packaging plays a prominent role in these domains and
is a key capability to drive competitive advantage for Unilever.Main Accountabilities
- Develop and progress packaging solutions on a regional scale on New Product Development projects, ensuring packaging is fit for purpose (by completing testing and trials) as well as delivering solutions that delight consumers & in line with sustainability ambition by following global best practices in packaging, and delivered OTIF (On time in Full).
- Manage assigned related primary & secondary packaging projects independently, working with Brand Development and the cross-functional project team, to meet category objectives and key milestones.
- Technical analysis of new packaging designs and provision of feedback to project teams with respect to design viability & also identify possible solutions to sort technical problems minimizing changes to the design intent.
- Identify and implement potential cost-saving activities for assigned packaging portfolio
- Develop a strong external eco-system of suppliers, industry experts & new technologies in packaging
- Prepare and develop supplier technical briefs where required, working closely with suppliers
- To manage good technical data records – project data, specifications, test results
- Basic Understanding & experience of the following – 1 UPP (Unilever Packaging Process), Packaging Specification – development in Team Center, Blue portal (for artwork approval) & understanding of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan.
- To comply with the Unilever Code of Business Principles and all SHE and QA policies, including the support of product claims, risk management and environmental awareness.
Technical Skills: The candidate should have working knowledge of key packaging technology areas, development processes, functional specification management with good knowledge of the manufacturing processes, packaging machinery interface, understanding supplier capability.
- Understanding of the packaging critical specifications and its supply base, cost dynamics across the regions.
- Detailed understanding on value chain of Rigids, flexibles & Paperboards Rigids packaging, Manufacturing technologies,
- Understanding of interaction of packs and extended supply chain elements.
- A deeper understanding of barrier packaging technologies and application.
- Bias for action and a high sense of accountability and responsibility is a must. Focus on a Growth mindset and consumer centricity is also required.
- Design mindset, external orientation, appetite to explore new ideas, and ability to work with diverse people/functions across geographies.
- Good communications skills. Must effectively communicate on technical issues with other technical personnel as well as manage business communication with senior stakeholders
- Excellent influencing ability, both internal as well as external
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