ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB 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.  The individual will be responsible for the design and delivery of primary and secondary packaging for innovation, renovation, sustainability and cost savings initiatives.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

You will manage multiple development projects and prioritize tasks based on timelines. You will deliver effectively in a cross-functional team environment by working with Brand, Planning, Formulation, Procurement, Quality, and many external suppliers.  The position will also interface with Supply Chain for manufacturing scale-up including line trials, production start-ups, cost savings, and improving line efficiency. The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams is essential.

Coupled with project management experience and a technical skillset, you will have the autonomy to deliver packaging innovation by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to delight the consumer with sustainable and creative packaging solutions. In a dynamic and ever-changing business environment you will create magic by providing packaging that wins in the marketplace and brings a remarkable experience to the consumer. Challenging the Status quo and bringing a fresh perspective on how to deliver projects and packaging concepts into the marketplace is strongly encouraged.Do you know about the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan?  We are looking for a team member who is passionate about discovering their purpose and is free to champion it. Placing sustainability at the forefront of innovation development.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

B.S. Degree (Packaging Science, or engineering equivalent) and 2-4+ years’ experience in the packaging field, preferably in the personal care products industry. Broad packaging component knowledge and experience in rigid packaging such as injection molded assemblies, bottles, closures, and aerosol packaging.   Must demonstrate understanding of package development process and engineering principles and the ability to design and develop primary and secondary packaging components that meet consumer, brand, customer, and manufacturing objectives. Must 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. Must understand consumer, business, and category needs and the relationship to packaging decisions & execution. An entrepreneurial mindset is beneficial.  

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) BehaviorsPASSION 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.

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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