Packaging Development Technologist/Assistant manager

Job description

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job

·  Lead packaging development work for global skin care category innovation programs and develop primary packaging designs to meet consumer and business needs
·  Collaborate across functional team and local packaging partners to develop a global mix and drive sustainability agenda, harmonisation program, cost savings and the technical development of new packaging
·  Support packaging capability programs

Main Accountabilities

·  Be packaging work stream leader for global innovation and sustainable packaging projects
·  Interpret the global project brief and determine the project network, required technical development tasks with strong packaging background and self-guidance. Lead the technical development activities on daily basis.
·  Responsible to define and design the primary packaging for the global innovation project, considering technical input of key deployment countries, supplier capability and the cost target
·  Explore and develop radical ideas that will contribute to achieving Unilever’s sustainability ambitions and commitments
·  Lead packaging design fit for purpose validation (consumer evaluation, packing testing, line trials, transit trial etc.)
·  Conduct lab experiments to validate the packaging, including at supplier’s end.
·  Define and write global technical specifications, deliver the global transfer package and providing the sufficient technical support to the deployment teams
·  Support the packaging technology program and work with cross category packaging partners to the developments of pack structures to be implemented in hair category
·  Support PKG manager to define PKG strategy and implement it in the projects
·  Verbally or in writing communicate internally and externally (supplier, agency, the rest of Unilever), e.g. presentation and reports with high quality by themselves

Key Skills

·  Passion for innovating with internal curiosity and drive to find answers
·  Desire to make the world a better place for all
·  Know the pros and cons of different pack format and could give suggestion to new product according to new brief
·  Strong project management skill (including rigorous risk management and problem-solving skills)
·  Strong communication, Influencing and presentation skills in both English and Mandarin
·  Team work spirit

Relevant Experience

·  Bachelor or Master Degree in a packaging engineering or polymer material science related areas
·  Min 5 years in the packaging development in the beauty and personal care industry experience
·  Solid technical background for PKG material and manufacturing process
·  Proven ability to manage packaging related projects

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