Packaging Technologist, Beauty - Port Sunlight, United Kingdom - Unilever

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Job Title:
R&D B&W Packaging Technologist


Location:
UK - Port Sunlight


JOB PURPOSE


The R&D B&W Packaging Technologist leads and supports Packaging workstreams for global innovation projects delivering unique, value driven, inclusive and sustainable packaging experiences.


They will be involved in coordinating and managing the technical delivery of plastic, metal, paper and pulp packaging solutions - considering sustainable design and material choices, balancing functional design with brand semiotics, delivering sensorial which enhance the consumer experience whilst managing the demands of the business.

They will support the Packaging Manager in collaborating with the Global Brand VPs and the cross functional stakeholders.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Packaging Work stream leader with the ability to transform marketing/brand ideas, consumer insights and business needs into excellent packaging solutions.
  • Play an active role in leading and contributing to the Unilever Packaging Strategy and other category activities.
  • Develop and mentor junior members of the team including apprentices and industrial placements.
  • Lead packaging testing activities, understand and interpret results, make recommendations, and build robust specifications.
  • Develop new or existing packaging that meet supply chain, formulation, consumer, brand, regulatory and legal requirements.
  • Manage the relationship with packaging and materials suppliers in the development of packaging solutions
  • Explore disruptive packaging technologies and ideas which will bring new products that enhance consumer experiences.
  • Ensure that all our packaging meet Unilever (UL) and the B&W plastic commitment by 2025
. Contribute to build a Packaging B&W fearless team spirit with emphasis on wellbeing and collaboration


ALL ABOUT YOU

Experiences and Skills required:

  • Strong project management skills
  • Rigour in data management and analytical thinking
  • Great interpersonal skills with ability to influence across all functions (technical and marketing)
  • Strategic agility, and ability to project ideas into the future for long term business impact.
  • Cross cultural sensitivity to operate at global level with good understanding of local context.
  • Relevant years of industry related experience Preferred.

Standards of Leadership:

Inner game:

  • Purpose & Service
  • Personal Mastery

Outer game:

  • Passion for High Performance

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, subsidised 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.

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