Join us as Product Development Technologist, Condiments!

Function: R&D

Reports to: Nutrition Processing & Product Development Manager MET

Scope: Local

Location: Umraniye

Terms & Conditions: Full time

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to play a strong role in landing a comprehensive supply chain project. The job holder will work closely with internal Unilever functions (Research and Development, Supply Chain, Supply Management and Marketing), external suppliers and third parties to cover all aspects of the development and deployment of Condiments portfolio.

In this role, you’ll be developing technology and science to bring condiment products into life. You’ll be improving our products and portfolio in any way possible, making them more appealing, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly. You’ll get hands-on experience by working in one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review existing raw materials and simplify them to utilize the sourcing units efficiently, amend the recipes accordingly including the completion of stability and shelf-life tests.
• Review Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and identify where processes in the closing and receiving sites are similar and differ, design new compliant processes working in collaboration with the global team.
• Design product formulation compliant with the new equipment and processing
• Review and identify all contingency options for alternative processing to ensure uninterrupted business
• Track the progress of the R&D network and take on time actions to ensure on time project delivery
• Define and communicate an operating window of specs and identify the range of existing product quality variations.
• Partner in commissioning the equipment and line in a planned and structured way using specified products, process design and packaging
• Work in multi-functional teams (with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, CSP, and other associated functions), owning and driving the adherence to a full project timeline
• Ensure the compliance of the work to the Unilever Code of Business Principles and all SHEQA policies, including the support of product claims, risk management 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Food Engineering
• Preferable 1-2 years of experience in research, design, manufacturing, and/or technical product management with basic understanding of Foods Science and Technology
• Knowledge of MS Office
• English communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, good hands-on skills and fast actions
• Results-driven; detail-oriented

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

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.