Packaging Technologist

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Technologist
Salary: £29,059 to £32,288
Location: Port Sunlight, Wirral, UK
Function: Research & Development
Terms: Local
Scope: Local
Travel: 5% Travel

“WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING “IRRESISTIBLE?”
Unilever Hair Packaging Team is looking for an exceptional Packaging Technologist as part of its innovation team to contribute to the success of our global brands.

JOB PURPOSE
The main purpose of your role as a Packaging Technologist will be to lead / support part or all of the Packaging Workstream for projects (e.g. bottle, closure, jar, tube, pump….)
You will work as part of the project team to coordinate and manage the delivery of the programmes on projects considering materials, functionality and sensorials all through the lens of mass production techniques to deliver unique, value driven and sustainable packaging experiences.

Main Accountabilities:
· Leading / supporting packaging development activities on small to medium new variant/brand projects such as providing technical guidance to suppliers, marketing and component & colour qualification.
· Communicate with packaging teams around the globe to share best practice and facilitate / support project development and rollout.
· Developing new or existing packaging and specifications that meet supply chain, formulation, consumer, brand, regional and confidentiality requirements.
· Lead / support packaging testing activities, understand and interpret results, make recommendations and build robust specifications.
· Work and communicate effectively with different departments and suppliers to deliver against the project network timings and identify and manage risks.
· Play an active role in leading and contributing to the Unilever Packaging Strategy and other category activities.
So, ask yourself “Do I want to be part of delivering packaging experiences which are beautiful; purposeful and sustainable, in fact IRRESISTIBLE?

Key Requirements
· A creative, logical and analytical mind to generate innovative design solutions to technical design problems.
· Ability to apply business leadership skills understanding and prioritise the impact of design decisions on cost, consumer and environment.
· You will need to be enthusiastic and self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate design and engineering principles to people at all levels of the business, across different functions.

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Unilever is a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company in the UK and Ireland. We are already on target to achieve our huge ambition to double the size of our business globally whilst reducing our environmental impact. We are growing our business and also doing what is right for our consumers, community and environment. We are developing brands for people's lives today and for the changing environment tomorrow - making sustainable living commonplace.

Working at Unilever means that you get to take part in this exciting journey and work with amazing people who are really passionate about our large portfolio of famous brands. We want to improve billions of lives and you too can join us in making a sustainable difference.

Standards of Leadership:
· Bias for Action
· Building Talent and Teams
· Growth Mindset
· Consumer and Customer Focus
· Accountability & Responsibility

Please note: As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete a brief online application form. Completion of the form is required in order to be considered. Please allow yourself enough time to complete the application form as when filled out partially or not at all it may adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the form at once as you will be unable to return to it later.

How to Apply
Find out what it's like to work here by clicking on this link https://www.unilever.co.uk/careers/professionals/working-here/

Or to apply now, click on “Apply to this job”. All candidate applications are reviewed in accordance with the criteria outlined for the job role. Please note that the closing date for the receipt of applications is 2nd December 2018.