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The North America Foods business unit has been identified as a key growth area for Unilever globally. A robust end to end agenda has been created for historical growth over the next 3-5yrs. The primary purpose of this role is to be lead packaging activities to deliver best in class packaging innovations, drive sustainability and impactful cost savings programs for the entire Unilever Condiments category, including Unilever Premium Condiment brands. The right candidate should bring the necessary skillset, attitude and professionalism, along with a strong understanding of rigid packaging development and functional requirements to develop and qualify new pack structures.
Job Responsibility
Lead packaging activities to deliver best in class packaging innovations
Drive sustainability and impactful cost savings programs for the entire Unilever Condiments category
Develop and qualify new pack structures
Deliver key packaging activities to delivery Innovations, Cost Savings, Business Continuity and Sustainability program OTIF
Manage multiple package development projects and prioritize tasks based on timelines
Ideate and implement large scale cost savings programs
Interface with Manufacturing and Supply Chain for packaging related projects including line trials, production start-ups, cost savings, improving line efficiencies related to packaging, as well as resolving documentation issues for specifications
Provide technical guidance to junior team members
Hold suppliers accountable and challenge the status quo
Requirements
B.S. Degree in Packaging Science, or engineering equivalent
2 to 4 years’ experience in the packaging field
Strong understanding of rigid packaging, with relevant qualification experience on different molding platforms
Must demonstrate understanding of package development process and engineering principles
Must demonstrate 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
What we offer
Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)