Foods RDC Processing Assistant Manager, Cooking Aids

This role focuses on the Processing Technology agenda for the Cooking Aids portfolio, including capability building and technology deployment. The position involves leading the development and industrialization of manufacturing processes across Unilever Sourcing Units and Third-Party Manufacturers. The role requires technical leadership in process capability and operational excellence, utilizing advanced predictive modelling, statistical process control, and digital tools. The candidate will serve as a senior R&D technical authority and key business partner for assigned manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Accountable for the Processing Technology agenda of Cooking aids portfolio including capability building, technology deployment, risk management, and delivery of the processing capability roadmap

Represent R&D Processing in regional and global technical forums, influencing standards, governance, and best-practice deployment

Lead the development, optimization, and industrialization of manufacturing processes across Unilever Sourcing Units and Third-Party Manufacturers

Provide technical leadership in process capability and operational excellence, utilizing advanced predictive modelling, statistical process control, and digital tools

Develop long-term processing technology roadmaps and identify emerging technologies and automation opportunities

Technically lead cross-functional and international project teams across R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and Marketing

Serve as the senior R&D technical authority and key business partner for assigned manufacturing sites and third-party suppliers

Lead complex manufacturing investigations and continuous improvement initiatives relating to Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Efficiency, Waste Reduction, and Sustainability

Partner with country and regional R&D teams to define processing requirements, manage technical risks, and ensure successful adaptation of technologies

Ensure compliance with Unilever R&D Functional Excellence Standards, Consumer Safety Framework, Quality Systems, and applicable regulatory requirements

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or equivalent experience in capability field

At least 10 years experience in FMCG R&D and process development

Experience within Food category with proven track record is desirable

High English proficiency. Good oral and written communication skills, and solid presentation skills

Good Planning and organization of assigned tasks and trials

Has a good knowledge of data/digital and exploit tools effectively to manage Data, Information & Knowledge

Demonstrates natural curiosity for food innovation and technology

Ability to work in virtual and multi-cultural environment. Excellent team working skills and is able to work under pressure/complexity

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