Process Development Executive

Job Title: Process Development Executive

Work Location: Mumbai HURC

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 inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. 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.

DELIVERABLES:
• Develop a sound understanding of scale up principles, in-depth knowledge of manufacturing technology and material-process-product interactions.
• Develop and define processing routes and operating conditions for new formulations, adhering to all product, process, environmental and occupational safety standards of Unilever in all stages.
• Give processing inputs to various stakeholders in the cluster and SC using Technology Transfer documents/ Process transfer Packages. Develop process specifications, align with receiving teams and implement at manufacturing facilities.
• Execute scale up of formulations from bench to pilot scale. Execute manufacturing of product for consumer testing and stability testing for selected process route.
• Provide technical inputs to global and/or regional businesses for project risk assessments.
• Execute main plant trials through cross-functional teams, analyze outcome and communicate results and impact to the business.
• Lead problem solving and troubleshooting activities in manufacturing around quality, cost and efficiency.

DIGITAL SKILLS
• Contribute to the overall development of the group, embracing digital agenda.
• Analyse products and data from pilot and main plant scale to gain process insights and develop digital tools/ Models.
• Working Knowledge around Statistics/ SPC – Design of Experiments

Required Professional skills Behavioral Skills

Managing and prioritizing multiple programs across brands and product types to ensure delivery on aggressive timelines.
• Ability to react quickly to changes in priority as project timelines and focus moves as the business requires.
• Should be willing to travel frequently to factories across the globe for extended time periods.
• Proactive attitude, team player
• Analytical mindset for Trouble shooting.
• Statistics/ SPC – Design of Experiments, JMP
• - Excellent communication skills / Presentation skills
• - Project management and leadership skills
• -Digital Awareness and Competency.
• -Hands on experience with PFD and PROMPT (for internal Candidates)

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• At least 2 Years of industrial experience in a manufacturing industry, inclusive of any experience in Unilever. (Chemicals, fertilizers, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Paints preferred)
• People with at least 1 Year of experience in a process development role preferred.
• Experience in data mining, capture, DOE, JMP, and analytics for problem solving and modelling will be of advantage.
• Computer literate and digital savvy.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

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.