Job Title: Packaging Technologist
Business Function: Home Care R&D
Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab
BACKGROUND
Want to change the world?
At Unilever we are committed to ensuring that all our packaging is fully reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, as well as making sure we’re using more and more recycled content. In Home Care we are committed to a cleaner future, we’re reimagining the future of cleaning. As described by our HC president “Clean Future is how we are fundamentally changing the way that some of the world’s most well-known cleaning and laundry products are created, manufactured and packaged”, if this excites you please click here to Find out more.
We are looking for inquisitive, passionate and disruptive thinkers to join us in the creation and development of better, more sustainable and more innovative packaging which will shape the way people buy, consume and recycle, all over the world.
JOB PURPOSE
You will be involved in the design, technical development and scale up of packaging solutions that will change the way we see packaging and help us on our journey to zero waste. Working on global brands such as Persil, Skip and Surf, you will deliver new packaging all over the world, balancing the consumer and brand experience with business and sustainability demands.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Packaging Development (60%)
Development of packaging solutions from brief definition through to proving manufacture at scale
Identify technologies and assess feasibility of ideas that enable new products / experiences for our consumers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain) and external suppliers to deliver projects on time and in full.
To trial, test and validate the technical specification of packaging components and solutions
Maintain accurate specifications and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Capability& Excellence (40%)
Design and deliver best practice guides, technical standards and training programmes for packaging processes.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to embed technical rigour and accelerate innovation delivery
Identify process improvement opportunities, implement solutions and embed continuous improvement.
Lead initiatives to enhance packaging development workflows and embed continuous improvement.
Critical Success Factors
Ability to balance hands-on technical delivery with strategic capability initiatives.
Demonstrated agility in driving speed without compromising quality
Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
Commitment to packaging innovation and capability leadership.
ALL ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone with the right attitude, mindset and competencies. Experience working in a packaging role is an added bonus, but not essential.
Technical education – in an engineering, science or design subject
Passion and agility for what packaging, innovation and capability experience can unlock for our business in speed
A creative, logical and analytical mind
Strong project management and organising experience
Great collaboration and communication skills
A quick learner, not afraid to take the initiative and be proactive to get things done
NOTES
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.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever.
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