R&D Processing Support Manager – Foods

Job description

Unilever is currently hiring for R&D Processing Support Manager – Foods

Function : R&D

Scope: Regional – Nutrition SEA+ID

Location: Minburi, Thailand

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

Nutrition is an exciting growth category for Unilever where Southeast Asia is an important market for Nutrition. The Nutrition Regional R&D Center at Minburi, Bangkok is responsible for developing innovation and technology for well know brands such as Knorr, Royco and Bango. The Regional Process Development team ensures that our products are produced by the best manufacturing technology and equipment.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are passionate about developing processes that allow the launch and manufacture of superior products, this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

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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 and ensuring compliance with: 1) Unilever R&D Functional Excellence standards, Consumer Safety Framework, Best Proven Practices and relevant GMPs, QA policies and procedure. 2) Other internal procedures and documentation standards

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Conduct process capability analysis using predictive models and SPC tools

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Oversee pilot plant operations and work in lab and pilot plant to conduct trials and experimental work

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Generate process concepts and scope for new technology that can enable process optimization and new products to be produced.

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Work with international and interdisciplinary teams (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, etc.) to scale up and adapt bench-scale processes to pilot and manufacturing scale.

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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

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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

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Leads strategic initatives related to process capability

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

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Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or equivalent experience in capability field

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3-5 years experience in FMCG R&D and process development

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Experience within Food and Refreshment categories with proven track record is desirable

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High English proficiency. Good oral and written communication skills, and solid presentation skills are required

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Good Planning and organization of assigned tasks and trials

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Has a good knowledge of data/digital and exploit tools effectively to manage Data, Information & Knowledge effectively. Can transform data into insight/ actions and make decisions based on information at hand

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Demonstrates natural curiosity for food innovation and technology. Brings technology insights into project team and takes actions on them.

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Ability to work in virtual and multi-cultural environment. Excellent team working skills and is able to work under pressure/complexity.

Skills

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Model Building

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Innovation Execution

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Business Acumen

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Stakeholder and Project Management

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Technical Communication

Leadership

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You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

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As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

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Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

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PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

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PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

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CONSUMER LOVE : Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

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PURPOSE & SERVICE : Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

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AGILITY : Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.