Senior Packaging Technologist - Port Sunlight, United Kingdom - Unilever

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3 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Senior Packaging Technologist


Location:
Port Sunlight


JOB PURPOSE


You will be involved in the design, technical development and scale-up of packaging solutions balancing the consumer and brand experience with business and sustainability demands.

Working on global brands such as Persil, Skip and Comfort, you will be part of a diverse and interconnected dynamic global team working with Brand, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other R&D functions.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the technical development of packaging solutions from brief definition through to proving manufacture at scale.
  • Identify and translate consumer insights, technical requirements, and business needs into packaging solutions
  • Lead and manage the relationship with packaging convertors and material suppliers in the development of packaging components and solutions
  • Lead the creation, testing and validation plans for technical specifications of packaging components and solutions
  • Lead Identification of new technologies and assess feasibility & implementation of ideas that enable new products & experiences for our consumers.

ALL ABOUT YOU
We are looking for people with an ambitious mindset and excellent competencies. Experience working in packaging development roles, including backgrounds in industrial product design, or engineering.

  • Your packaging expertise is essential you have experience in the technical design, measurement & qualification processes across plastic components, paper, board. Knowledge of novel product formats such as capsules & plastic alternatives, is preferred but not essential.
  • A creative, logical, and analytical mind to generate innovative solutions to technical packaging design problems.
  • An excellent influencer and communicator in a collaborative environment
  • Enthusiasm to embrace change, you approach work with a "digital first" mindset and are confident with managing data for insights/business impact and you have the skills to support the development & adoption of new digital ways of working
  • You strive for impact and have a passion for what packaging, innovation and consumer experience can unlock for our brands, business, and planet.
  • You are a team player, you have experience leading multidisciplinary teams and you are able to spot opportunities, manage risks and hold others accountable for great business delivery

NOTES
About Unilever


Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day.

Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.


Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet.

That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace'

What We Offer


Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidized gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares.

You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.


Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you.

We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities.

We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever

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