R&D SCL Dove, LUX Global Product Design Formulator

Job Title: R&D SCL Dove, LUX Global Product Design Formulator

Function: R&D

Reports to: R&D SCL Dove, LUX Global Product Design Group Leader 

Geographic scope:Global

Location: Mumbai HURC

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Established over 100 years ago, we are one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. We are known for our great brands and our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. We believe that the winning businesses of tomorrow will be those which anticipate and respond to the huge changes shaping people’s lives across the world. We are more certain than ever that it is the right time to focus our sustainability efforts on the four key priorities where we are best placed to drive impact: climate, nature, plastics and livelihoods.

Purpose & Context:

As a professional at Unilever, you’ll enjoy the responsibility to lead change – putting your fresh thinking into action. We’ll equip you with the tools you need to do the job and more, enabling you to use your unique perspective to grow beyond limits and make a positive impact on the world, our business, and our people

Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. If you are passionate about creating a positive impact to our people, planet, and business by bringing science and technology to life then this role is just for you.

Deliverables: What will your main responsibilities:

It is expected that the incumbent, during the course of his (her) work, will need to deliver the following:

• As a WSL ( Work stream leader ) support the TPL ( Technical project leader ) to develop product solutions as needed by the business project briefs , articulated as an outcome of Project team work.

• Conduct lab pilot batches for in scope projects , scale-up formulations (Planning & Executing) from bench to Pilot Scale & from Pilot to Main Plant levels and monitor the stability performance inline Represents R&D function in Project meetings and track all R&D deliverables on time in full.

• Support TPL for executing projects in line with best practices and managing stakeholder expectations by providing regular feedback on project progress.

• Ensuring compliance to Internal Unilever protocols while developing product solutions with respect to commitment to safety, environment, claim support, specification management etc.

• Monitor timely stability studies per global stability protocol. Analyze & interpretation of data and ensure proper documentation

• Preparation of technical transfer dockets as per R&D requitement’s and Innoflex guidelines.

• Maintains proper documentation and traceability of documents. Leverages Digital tools and techniques

• Supports the Team in product savings activities mainly alternate vendor (or 3P) development process including RM Specification Evaluation, understanding the RM Synthesis pathway and overall qualification and documentation.

Required Professional and educational qualifications skills:

• Postgraduate with knowledge of chemistry (preferably Pharmacy/chemical engineering)

• Good Verbal/written Communication skills

• Preferred to have Good understanding of liquids formulation & preferably worked in Beauty & Personal care products 

• Good understanding of Product Development Principles, DOEs, Innoflex, Product development ,and related R & D Processes and Protocols,

• Ability to work independently with Innovation Project Team and represent Functional Team.

• Good  Understanding of Project Management Principles

• Good documentation skills and effectively tracking and traceability of documents

• Is an active learner , Team player, Focused on delivery and Multitasking skill

• Good People Management Skills, Good Financial Skills, Good MS Office Skills, Teams and good digital skills 

Standards of Leadership – Critical Behaviors:

• Care Deeply - Has emotional intelligence to challenge with positive tension, yet openness to take feedback, and drive performance with care. 

• Focus on What Counts – Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver fewer, bigger things to conclusion with speed and agility

• Stay Three Steps Ahead – Think Big, simplify and commit to making it happen and leading, shaping and disruptive thinking

• Deliver with Excellence – Takes personal responsibility and accountability for developing breakthrough solutions and pride in execution

R&D Skills Sets​:

FORMULATION, DEPLOY PRINCIPLES AND SMART INNOVATIONS (Working Knowledge)

• Good understanding of category technologies within competitive framework

• Good understanding of ingredients, formulation, fragrance/flavour & ways of working related to them

•  Effectively managing stability protocol and sample management

• Smart Innovations - Delivering simple & cost-effective solutions/process fit to consumers/market needs

• Good working knowledge of all R&D related deliverables as per Innovation and Innoflex guidelines

PROCESSING SCIENCE  (Basic to Working Knowledge)

• Basic Understanding of Pro specification creation, technology transfer. Plans, manages and executes plant trials & handover to Supply chain

•  Basic Understanding of core design principles, Process characterization & engineering, applying principles of process chemistry, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics to new formulations for creating an understanding of process effects on product performance
  

CTI & SENSORY TESTING (Basic Appreciation)

• Basic Understanding on quantitative methods (HUT- including benchmarking) and sensory tests methods.
  

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Working Knowledge)

• Good Understanding of Innoflex and Gate checklist and Project Management skills along with risk assessment

•  Build effective interface with supply chain partners and suppliers to execute projects
  

PACKAGING(Basic Appreciation)

• Basic understanding on range of packaging materials & manufacturing processes in relevant category(s).

• Basic Understanding Circular design principles and how to leverage them to add sustained value to business

• Basic understanding in Designing for channels and simple & cost effective designs

DEPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES ( Working Knowledge)

• Execute Flawlessly, Track design quality & dynamically give inputs to optimise for driving superiority

• Should have knowledge on Claims , Demos, PR, Digital technical content to deliver business KPIs

•  Build effective partnership with cross functional (Marketing & Supply chain) to deliver business performance
  

ISSUE MANAGEMENT ( Basic to Working Knowledge)

• Deep Understanding of Unilever Ingredient policies, Product safety & sustainability & Renewable Ingredients/materials

• Good Understanding of Category Regulatory , IPR , FDA requirements (including imports and compliance adherence)

• Good Understanding of Lab and Pilot plant safety, equipment's, Industry Regulation, Site related Protocols and operational WOW, ER and Overall Compliance

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.