Packaging Developer

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.

Job Title: Packaging Developer

Location: Leeds office and R&D

Work-Level: 1C / D

JOB PURPOSE

The Deodorants category is a key part of the Unilever Personal Care Business Group. With a family of Power Brands – Rexona, Dove, Axe – which are critical growth drivers of the company.

Packaging design plays a prominent role in innovation plans, and is a key capability to drive competitive advantage and value improvement opportunities through the development of category-leading desirable packaging.

This role involves working in teams to develop new aerosol packaging for our Power Brands. A packaging developer will partner with all key functional leads to deliver superior, sustainable, and affordable packaging solutions that delivers the best shopper & consumer experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support packaging development from Brief through to Proving Manufacture at Scale.
• Deliver packaging which not only meets the required quality and technical standards, but also delights the consumer and builds brand love, through using Unilever’s Packaging Excellence best practices.
• Liaise with packaging convertors and material suppliers in the development of packaging components.
• To test and validate and create the technical specification of packaging components.
• To support measurement & testing in the laboratory whilst following safe working practices.

ALL ABOUT YOU

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for people with an ambitious mindset and excellent competencies:

• Inquisitive, passionate and disruptive thinkers to join us in the creation and development of more innovative and sustainable packaging.
• Technical education – in an engineering, science or design subject, OR relevant supply chain technical experience.
• Working knowledge of a range of packaging materials and technologies (i.e. rigid plastics, aluminium, steel)
• Experience in measurement testing equipment and techniques and/or specifications, technical drawings
• Experience of packaging development, FMCG industry experience is preferable.
• An excellent communicator in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge or experience of working with Aerosols is preferable.
• A passion for digital and using technology to develop better solutions faster.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Driving licence preferred
• Some UK and overseas travel may be required

NOTES

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   

Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Daniel Quinn on Daniel.quinn@unilever.com

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. 

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).

Relocation to the UK

Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.