JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tUnilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do \u2013 creating a better business and a better world. \u00a0If you are passionate in the development and delivery of packaging solutions for design\/deployment of innovations into the category with savings & sustainability top of mind, then this role is just for you!<\/p>\n
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE<\/p>\n
\tLead the packaging development workstream for category design and deploy projects to deliver category growth goals. Projects include new innovations, cost saving\/ complexity reduction, sustainability, quality, and supply chain support activities.
\n\tIdentify, develop, and maintain an ecosystem of packaging support service providers for the development of technical drawings, packaging prototypes, component testing and packaging trials.
\n\tLead packaging exploratory projects by identifying concepts, testing and iteration through prototype development, evaluation and testing of consumer appealing competitive & profitable packaging\/ product mixes.
\n\tExploit emerging digital technologies for testing prototyping, modelling for sound decision making, and proving concepts for the effective collaboration with business partners and implementation of packaging change projects.
\n\tMonitor Competitor activity and assess use of packaging technologies for competitive advantage in terms of consumer appeal, functionality, and cost.
\n\tBe responsible for packaging testing and component approval & qualification to ensure components meet consumer expectations, functional requirements, customer needs, cost targets, manufacturing, and distribution demands.
\n\tCollect and develop information and data to create technical packaging component specifications. Key deliverables are to ensure maintaining data integrity and comprehensive business reporting.
\n\tPartner with suppliers and cross functionally to identify cost saving projects, evaluate feasibility, establish capability, and lead implementation to achieve savings targets.
\n\tLead risk identification, assessment and action planning for packaging change projects and contribute to risk assessments for innovation and cost savings projects.
\n\tProvide leadership for packaging change projects through project management, including such activities as clarification of project goals & scope, collaborating to develop business cases, and preparing detailed project plans.
\n\tPartner with supply chain, the R&D network, and suppliers to land onshoring projects.
\n\tCollaborate with Market facing brand teams to deliver packaging concepts, designs, specifications, and technologies to maximise the impact of products in the category.
\n\tGrow the R&D packaging talent pool through development of self and contributing to the development of others in terms of technical packaging knowledge, professional and general skills.
\n\tKeep abreast of and evaluate emerging packaging technologies for opportunities to contribute to sustainable growth category goals.
\n\tLead packaging trials and lead cross functional teams to deliver trials on time and with rigour \/ integrity.<\/p>\n
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED<\/p>\n
Experiences<\/p>\n
\tAt least 3 to 5 years\u2019 experience in the packaging field, as a Packaging Technologist.
\n\tExperience with regards to Rigid technology and Flexible film technology would be advantageous.
\n\tMust demonstrate understanding of package development process and engineering principles.
\n\tMust demonstrate ability to design and develop primary and secondary packaging components that meet consumer, Brand, customer, and manufacturing objectives.
\n\tMust be able to demonstrate a general understanding of project management to realize the order, importance, and impact of appropriate project activities and maintain packaging commitments to project scheduling.
\n\tMust understand consumer, business, and category needs and the relationship to packaging decisions & execution. An entrepreneurial mindset is beneficial.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
\tDegree in engineering discipline – Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial engineering.
\n\tAny other critical personal characteristics or experiences\/qualifications<\/p>\n
The ideal candidate should:<\/p>\n
\tBe a pro-active problem solver
\n\tAble to lead a team and encourage the delivery of others.
\n\tHave the capacity to work autonomously to meet deadlines
\n\tBe an excellent communicator (written and oral)
\n\tHave the ability to influence
\n\tHave an attention to detail and the capacity to work on several projects at the same time
\n\tIdeally have a science or engineering degree
\n\tWork stream leadership in a cross functional project environment.
\n\tProject leadership in functional area.
\n\tPackaging methods and measurement, testing, data analysis and reporting.
\n\tTrial briefing, planning, co-ordination and execution. Trial reporting and analysis of outcomes.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
careers.unilever.com<\/p>\n
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