R&D Processing Support Manager – Foods
atUnilever ThailandJOB 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
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
Conduct process capability analysis using predictive models and SPC tools
Oversee pilot plant operations and work in lab and pilot plant to conduct trials and experimental work
Generate process concepts and scope for new technology that can enable process optimization and new products to be produced.
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.
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
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
Leads strategic initatives related to process capability
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or equivalent experience in capability field
3-5 years experience in FMCG R&D and process development
Experience within Food and Refreshment categories with proven track record is desirable
High English proficiency. Good oral and written communication skills, and solid presentation skills are required
Good Planning and organization of assigned tasks and trials
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
Demonstrates natural curiosity for food innovation and technology. Brings technology insights into project team and takes actions on them.
Ability to work in virtual and multi-cultural environment. Excellent team working skills and is able to work under pressure/complexity.
Skills
Model Building
Innovation Execution
Business Acumen
Stakeholder and Project Management
Technical Communication
Leadership
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.
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.
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
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.
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
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.
Experience required
- 3 years
Career level
- Middle Level
- Senior Level
Only Thai nationals can apply
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Research (R&D) / Science
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
Unilever Thai Group of Companies is a fast-moving consumer goods company with a strong presence in Thailand for more than 80 years. Unilever offers Thai consumers a wide range of leading brands in four categories; Home Care, Personal Care, Foods and Ice cream products. Our Thai p ...
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Benefits
- Five-day work week
- Gym membership
- Job training
- Employee discount