R&d Associate, Clean Future and Operations - Mumbai, India - Unilever

Unilever

Verified Company

Mumbai, India

1 week ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

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Description

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We are looking to hire a R&D Associate, Laundry powders, Clean Future and Operations in our Home Care team based in Mumbai:
Background

Laundry category has consistent growth globally
Category has decided to accelerate this growth in the South Asia
Major emphasis has been laid in the space of Premium laundry detergent powders through development of foundation products and market development initiatives
Scope and complexity of these projects is high and there is significant existing deploy workload on entire premium powders portfolio
Therefore, it has been agreed by category to have a dedicated development officer (WL 1B) to be deployed on laundry powders portfolio to manage formulation & processing

Job description:
Innovation and 5S Responsibilities

Work stream support for all innovation and VIP projects for all South Asia premium laundry powder projects
Establish initial process feasibility (pilot scale) and establish main plant feasibility based on pilot scale learnings
Suggest modifications based on technical learning's and understanding
Develop or make batches using different technology approach
Track shelf life studies for projects and carry out the storage studies adhering to the standard protocols
Assess and interpret data obtained during sample storage
Defining the RM and FG specification for the innovation and VIP projects
Execute consumer testing, logistics management and project team updates
Part of innovation network team and ensuring OTIF delivery in landing the projects
Support CTI/Packaging sample preparation work.
Approval & development of local supplier base for global specifications

Delivered quality and consumer complaint

Partner with Supply Chain & Quality teams on technical matters for Quality improvement, & delivery of Quality metric targets in the region
Input to resolve quality complaint and take corrective and preventive actions.
Responsible for technical input into local care line operation
Conduct Process FMEAs, Risk Assessments to ensure the consistency in delivered quality.

Competition & Others

Monitor competitor activity, ensuring GDC & Brand teams are fully briefed
Ensure robust claim support & regulatory compliance for all brands & communications

Problem complexity

Deployment of complex & novel technologies
Provide technical support complex competition challenge and legal battles
Root cause analysis of quality issues & consumer complaints
Managing product improvement & material cost reduction program often simultaneously
Lead 5S for laundry powders and network with regional & global touchpoints
Stakeholder interface with Laundry R&D Director, CCBT, GDC, Discover, SEAC, Regulatory teams
Partnering with Regional / Global Brand Development & Local Brand Building teams
Supply Chain, Supply Management & CQA
Interface with suppliers & external agencies, labs, technical institutes & experts
Other R&D interface: CTI, appraisal, packaging, processing

Educational Qualification

Minimum Qualification
MSc Chemistry / M Pharm/ BE Chemical Engineering / B.Tech. Chemical Engineering
Minimum 24 years' experience in R&D (HPC)

Area of Specialization

Product Development / Technology Development / process engineering
Experience of working in cross cultural team on regional / global projects is required.