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PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
You will be responsible for:
Leading a team to deliver the Household Care Liquids program for Southern Africa
Demonstrated ability to grow future talent – Managing people’s development & career plans and coaching.
Business partnering with Marketing, Supply Chain and other R&D groups and suppliers to shape, influence and land the liquids R&D program for Southern Africa
Formulate products that meet our performance and authenticity standards and ensure that products are delivered on-time and within budget while meeting all consumer and technical objectives
Product qualification including signing off on all validation testing.
Sign-off on all product specifications
Work with consumer insights partners to ensure that product technologies are showcased in an impactful way
Leading the large, technically complex projects (both innovations and savings initiatives)
Staying abreast of technical developments and regulatory updates in the homecare category
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential raw material suppliers.
Commit to personal development and professional growth by actively participating in personal development initiatives and applying developmental thinking within the context of planning and executing work.
Maintaining safety and GLP in labs and pilot plants
Perform other tasks as may be required by Research & Development in the fulfilment of its objectives
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Technical education: BS in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
8 years experience in R&D and/or Unilever Supply Chain with minimum 3 years managerial experience in Formulation Development or Technical Product Management preferably in a consumer products goods company; more preferably in-Home Care Development
Experience of complex Project management
Evidence of connecting with global partners to deliver a program/projects.
Consistent performance and demonstrated R&D expertise. CTI Experience beneficial.
Strong business acumen
Passion and strong alignment with Unilever’s Vision and Values
Strong problem solving and organizational skills and proven ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Demonstration of holding people accountable, impact and influence
Strong growth mindset
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