Technical Project Leader HC R&D and GA 5S Coordinator

Main responsibilities
• Responsible for developing and leading innovations as Technical Project Leader for HC.
As Technical Project Leader, you should;
- Have a good understanding of the overall project scope and how it supports HC business.
- Be able to lead HC R&D cross functional team on product development for OTIF delivery of new product innovations, compliance and cost optimized program.
- Ensure formulation meets a product concept and align with Marketing & key stakeholders.
- Be an R&D representative in network meetings.
- Be responsible for technical delivery of the product, share results and recommendations with the team.
• Plan and conduct laboratory validation, preparation of product samples, and stability test as required to land projects in various stages of product development to meet the test objective requirement within the innovation timeline.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and lead on business/project risk assessment and decision making.
• To understand and follow Unilever Policy and Code of Conduct when designing the formulation.
As Grater Asia 5S coordinator, you should be able to;
• Coordinate 5S initiatives by collaborating with GA HC R&D Country Leads to identify cost-saving opportunities, support program implementation, and monitor key projects.
• Track performance at both GA and country levels, delivering monthly updates to key stakeholders.
• Represent HC GA R&D in global 5S forums and meetings, serving as a primary liaison to ensure strategic alignment and facilitate cross-country knowledge sharing.

Skills and competencies
• Graduate preferably with Bachelor/ master’s degree in science with chemistry background or equivalent experience in related field.
• >5 years of experience in FMCG R&D, product development is an advantage.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and influencing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with solid presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrates curiosity about consumers, shoppers, and competitors; actively brings insights into project teams and drives action based on those insights. Challenges stakeholders decisions in light with consumer/shopper/competitor knowledge
• Strong grasp of overall project scope and its alignment with HC business objectives and GA market needs, ensuring strategic relevance and impact.
• Practical experience in laboratory environments or factory processing is highly desirable.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to perform under pressure and manage complexity.
• Proficient in IT tools; capable of managing data, information, and knowledge effectively, and translating data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

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