HC TPL Machine Dishwash (Mat Cover)

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date. Job Title: HC TPL Machine Dishwash (Mat Cover) Location: Port Sunlight R&D Work-Level: 2A Join us on an exhilarating journey with the Home Care Innovation team, where we're creating new, winning, and sustainable Dishwash products. Dishwash is one of the biggest categories within Homecare in Unilever. It consists of both Hand Dishwash and Machine Dishwash segments and, comprises the beloved brands such as Sunlight and Sun.  This position offers a unique opportunity within the Global Dishwash R&D Design team at Port Sunlight, UK, where you'll work with cutting-edge technology in a truly purpose-driven culture. Be part of the fast-paced Dishwash category, driving transformative growth on a global scale. The Dishwash R&D team is at the forefront of developing groundbreaking product innovations. We're committed to delighting consumers with differentiated mixes, driven by cutting-edge technology to offer a superior experience aligned with our Clean Future strategy. We are looking for an experienced and passionate formulation manager to lead the Machine Dishwash formulation team at our world class R&D Centre in Port Sunlight, Wirral to help shape and deliver our clean future technology strategy. JOB PURPOSE Leading all the technical elements for Machine Dishwash Capsules Programme (i.e. formulation, processing, packaging, consumer technical insight, specifications, patents, safety, etc.) for technically complex global projects. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with Marketing to shape and define technical aspects of project briefs, translating consumer needs into product performance standards/targets, informed by understanding the competitive context, trends and brand purpose. Collaborate across functions to build and scale multi-year innovations. Define holistic product propositions with forward-looking roadmaps. Manage stakeholder relationships to align on technical scope, issues, and status. Early evaluation of technical feasibility of ideas and their link with business case, category strategy and technical capability. Pull technologies from the Science and Technology ideas or brief (internal or external) to deliver delightful consumer experience via holistic design. Coach team members and manage their Personal development goals to deliver to the programme Develop new digital and automated capability to support formulation development DELIVERY Deliver all technical aspects of product development with effective risk management, considering superiority, sustainability and cost savings initiatives by design. Manage project timelines, accelerating projects when necessary, through smart risk-taking and effective resource management. Ensure delivery of specifications, technical action standards, deliver safety by design and product experience standards. Lead and coach the technical project team, supporting their development. Prepare comprehensive technical transfer documentation for handover from Global to Cluster/Local teams. Manage project budgets effectively. Utilise digital and tools effectively Creation of product demo material to support outstanding product launches ALL ABOUT YOU Education to degree level or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline. Previous work experience in R&D function. Experience in leading teams and global projects Proven track record of on-time and in-full delivery of innovation projects and/ or project management. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage in effective business partnering. Embrace agility and curiosity. Possess an owners’ mindset with a passion for high performance. Comfortable working with ambiguity and fostering a collaborative environment. Excellent communicator (written and verbal), translating complex digital tools and data insights into key messages for stakeholders (R&D teams, Brand teams, key opinion formers such as trade and consumers). Strong in building and maintaining an internal and external network 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 Hannah Cottier on Hannah.cottier@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. We are one of the world largest consumer goods companies with amazing brands, dynamic people and a sustainable vision. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. If you are ambitious, keen to learn and want lo lead, you have come to the right place. Explore our website and apply to be part of a company with more than 400 brands used by over two billion people everyday.