Product Development Executive
Unilever
- Pasig City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.JOB PURPOSEDevelops innovations and renovation of Take Home ice creamEnsures smooth technology transfer of product scale-up to FactoryEnsures innovations are within Unilever and country regulatory standards (Quality, Health and Safety Standards)Actively interacts/engages with the PMM Team, can recommend actions for the assigned projectMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES1. Innovation and Renovation DevelopmentDevelops new product that meets innovation product briefRenovates existing products to maintain product superiorityCreate new flavor concepts/ingredients for innovation roadmapSupport on the hit team processSupports claims generation processScale-up of product innovations/renovations with minimal guidance from the Line ManagerTest and provides recommendation on the implementation of relevant Key Unilever TechnologiesPerforms Risk Assessment of innovation & renovation projects with minimal guidance from Line ManagerDevelopment of ingredients for ice cream use with minimal guidance from Line ManagerConducts product stability testing both for RMs and FGsEnsures product formulation compliance with country regulatory requirements and nutrition guidelines2. Upholding R&D Systems and SOPsComplies to internal and external regulatory requirementsR&D SOPsData completeness and accuracySpecifications and BOM maintenance of ingredients and products in SAP PLMPIRD creation in SAP PLMSafety Assessment in PHAROS3. VIP DeliveryDelivers and monitors cost savings projects of specific platforms being handled4. Other Key AccountabilitiesHandles trouble shooting in Production for specific projects with alignment from Line ManagerEvaluates alternative raw materials through sample preparation up to material stability testQUALIFICATIONSExcellent sensory evaluation skillsHigh degree of flexibility to handle multiple projects and ability to quickly understand new projectsResilience: Ability to cope with time pressure and challengeTeam player: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teamStrong engagement, presentation, and communication skillsStrong analytical skills and attention to detailsHighly creative and innovativeWorking knowledge in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience in using SAP PLM would be an advantageEducational background: BS Food Technology or related discipline (BS Chemical Engineering, BS Chemistry)Years of experience: Preferably with at least 3-yr experience in FMCG R&D. Open to fresh graduates.Industry: Food Manufacturing (preferably with dairy, chocolates, or confectionary background)We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience and leadership.Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.