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IC ID R&D Asst. Product & Packaging Manager

MAGNUM Ice Cream is currently hiring for a IC ID R&D Asst. Product & Packaging Managerbased in Indonesia

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed companyby the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largestIce Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.

JOB PURPOSE:

Ice Cream 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. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of The Magnum Ice Cream Company, this is the place for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Designing and carrying out the practical & lab-based work program linked to assigned projects

Manage project timelines, risk analysis, resource loading associated with projects assigned

Work on ingredient sourcing including first point of contact with relevant supplier(s), link in with global partner and have ownership to drive quality integration into UL systems and processes.

Work on the provision of all related documentation linked to assigned project including documentation for consumer testing, requirements for registration, certification, or specific local country initiated requests

Ownership of scale up trials required to confirm viability including ownership of trial briefing, connect with Supply Chain (SC) for factory trial run execution

Responsible for ensuring selected formulations are submitted & completed for relevant product performance studies (including tasting & preference assessments, stability & shelf life testing). 

Have awareness of competitor landscape, commercial production, SC model and project management processes

Support trial & process development in pilot plant for new products

Support government audit and related activities

PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT

Packaging Development is responsible on delivering Packaging solution for IC Indonesia Innovation plan, cost efficiency, and deploying sustainability agenda according to Brands & scope assignment.

To deliver innovation packaging solutions to agreed project, on time , in full by following best practice in packaing project management.

Support Marketing and Supply chain on technical programmes for alternative material sourcing, optimizing the existing pack portfolio, helping in assessment of problem-solving which interface among Packaging and machines.

Develop packaging and specification and maintain relevant technical Packaging expertise for IC Packaging and applies these to new innovation.

Responsible on projects assignment according to Brand/role/portfolio to support to the growth ambition of IC Category in Indonesia (Local projects) and Sourcing Projects.

Key contact for country Packaging team & Global Packaging team according to assigned Brands and Portfolios

QUALIFICATIONS :

Master or Bachelor (or equivalent) in Food Science, Chemical Science or Engineering

3-5 years related experience in Foods or Ice Cream or FMCG on manufacturing management / product development/ packaging development

Experience in ice cream or food production, or experience in ice cream or food development with success launch in market is preferred

Experiences in design and digital environment is highly desirable.

English proficiency is required.

Self-management and influencing skills

Data management and analysis skill, and business process management is required

Willing to expansion to product development term.

Demonstrated ability to lead for change WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Communication:Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate across different levels of an organization.

Strategic Vision:Ability to see the big picture and develop long-term plans to achieve business goals.

Collaboration: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders.

Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and environments.

Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

Consumer Love: Always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests in time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

Ability to demonstrate initiative, proactive, can-do attitude, eagerness to learn and work well in a fast-paced environment

If these qualities resonate with you, we’d love to connect and explore how you can be part of our team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As publicly announced, it is envisaged that Unilever will internally separate its Ice Cream business by July 2025, at which point this role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company. It is expected that the Ice Cream business will then separate from Unilever by the end of 2025. Any impact on terms and conditions of employment will be communicated in due course. This proposal is subject to consultation where legally required.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. 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. 

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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.

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