Processing Development Technician

Unilever is currently hiring for  Processing Development Technician

Function: R&D B&W

Reports to: R&D Processing Manager, B&W PTAB

Scope: Regional- PTAB ope here (e.g. Global/Regional-X Markets/local)>

Location: Sarıgazi R&D pilot plant

Terms & Conditions: Full time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

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.  If you are  passionate about R&D Processing then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

-As a pilot plant operator, support safe and on-time in-full delivery of pilot plant trials.  This requires operational support to process development engineers before, during and after manufacture including contribution to experimental design, resource planning, checking of equipment & process designs to ensure safe operation, recording & reporting of experimental data, and the review of trials.

-Management of raw material & finished product inventory (including the use of specialist computer systems) to ensure manufacturing efficiency and traceability, efficient use of storage facilities, and the maintenance of technical and safety databases for materials in accordance with regulatory requirements.

-Execution of processing trials, from raw material pre-weigh through to finished product storage, at pilot scale by operating equipment in a manner consistent with relevant SHE policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practises, Hygiene Standards and the relevant experimental design for the study in question.

-Delivering quality by carrying out QC checks on products using analytical equipment such as pH and viscometers, accurately reporting values using digital tools and interrogating control and data acquisition systems for setpoints and actual values.

-Responsibility for undertaking cleaning including Cleaning In Place and maintenance duties required to ensure safety and efficiency of pilot plant operations, including custodianship of equipment and maintenance of the relevant suite of operational, safety and compliance related documentation (Risk Assessment, SOP, critical spares list, etc).

-Responsibility for the delivery of continuous improvement activities under the direction of the pilot plant manager and safety coordinator as part of our 5S and preventativemaintenance programmes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

-Technician /operator experience in Personal care -B&W categories at pilot plants

Skills

-Experience operating pilot scale process equipment / machinery (preferable) or

manufacturing scale equipment.

-Good communication and interpersonal skills including fluent English.

Experience of working in an R&D or operational environment in either the consumer goods

industry or other related industry e.g. pharmaceutical, chemical etc.

-Innovative and enthusiastic approach to problem solving.

-Well organised and with a passion for products and consumers.

Information Handling through the production/editing of documents and via the operation of

specialist computer systems – experience of using Microsoft Office & other relevant

software packages is essential.

-Appropriate level of physical fitness required for the frequent movement of materials,

standing operation of equipment, facilities & equipment cleaning and other associated

manual handling tasks.

-Experience managing the inventory of finished products and raw materials including

appropriate preparation of (weighing, decanting & mixing), handling, and storage.

-Experience following and contributing to SOP’s, Safety Policies and other guidelines and

maintenance of technical & safety data.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

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. 

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.