Packaging Developer

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.

JOB TITLE: Packaging Developer

LOCATION: Colworth

WORK-LEVEL: 1C

JOB PURPOSE

Lipton is Unilever’s largest brand in turnover and global presence and is a key component in PepsiCo’s beverage portfolio. Lipton operates in two distinct areas: leaf tea and Ready to Drink Tea (RTDT). The RTDT team operates as a separate entity to Unilever and PepsiCo as part of a joint venture organization.

A role in Pepsi Lipton is a unique experience that will allow you to rapidly develop and add value to your career. It is a Joint Venture between Unilever and PepsiCo to manufacture and sell Lipton Iced Tea and operates across the globe. As a company in its own right, the joint venture has its own board of directors. While in constant contact with its parent companies, it runs as a separate entity on a day-to-day basis.

As a global company, the variation in countries, bottlers, and manufacturing sites makes this a very exciting place to work. We have 4 regional organizations operating across North America, Europe, Latin America, and AMEA, and we are constantly breaking new ground with launches into white markets.

Working in the joint venture is one of the few opportunities to work in a small, entrepreneurial company within a larger framework of Unilever and PepsiCo. It is a unique opportunity to work across many areas of the R&D and Packaging agenda and make a direct impact on the global business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing packaging development within cross-functional teams to ensure fit-for-purpose packaging meeting the packaging brief, delivered on time, in full.
• Develop comprehensive development testing protocols for all critical aspects of pack performance and ensure pack is tested against these.
• Deliver packaging which not only meets the required quality and technical standards but also delights the consumer and builds brand love through using packaging best practices.
• Deliver value improvement projects, quality, and complexity reduction programs for packaging.
• Develop and maintain the relevant technical expertise and competencies for self.
• Comply with the Code of Business Principles and all SHE and QA policies, including the support of product claims, risk management, and environmental awareness.

ALL ABOUT YOU

Business skills

• FMCG packaging experience, ideally experience of beverage packaging materials (PET Bottles, Glass Bottles, Closures, Cans, Beverage Cartons).
• Experience in developing packaging solutions and initiatives.
• Educated in packaging technology, materials science, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with tenacity to drive projects to completion.
• Working knowledge of/compliance with policies and procedures, identifying and continuously improving ways of working.
• Demonstrated ability to document project and packaging development progression.
• Understanding how beverage packaging runs within a Factory, through the Supply Chain, and their basic sustainable credentials.
• Project Management experience.
• Flexibility in work style to be able to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Creation/maintenance of packaging technical specifications.

Personal profile

• Passion for Pepsi Lipton products portfolio.
• Capable of balancing technical requirements with brand design values, managing complexity where these are at odds.
• Team working with the other Packaging team members and cross-functional partners.
• Action-oriented, self-motivated with a “can do” attitude.
• Continuous improvement and troubleshooting mindset, driving simplification and standardization of packaging tasks.
• Strong English writing/speaking skills for business.

Main interactions

• Wider Unilever and PepsiCo Packaging Community.
• Pepsi Lipton R&D and Supply Chain Organization.
• Marketing Teams.
• Packaging suppliers.
• PepsiCo Packaging Network, both global and regional.
• International production locations.
• Packaging procurement.

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 Sarah Brough at Sarah.Brough@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 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.