{"id":13714,"date":"2013-08-22T12:04:58","date_gmt":"2013-08-22T10:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=13714"},"modified":"2016-11-10T09:48:37","modified_gmt":"2016-11-10T07:48:37","slug":"unilever-assistant-product-development-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/unilever-assistant-product-development-manager.html","title":{"rendered":"Unilever: Assistant Product Development Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"
JOB TITLE: Assistant Product Development Manager\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development<\/b><\/div>\n
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MAIN JOB PURPOSE:<\/b><\/div>\n
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Deploy innovation projects through a team structure that delivers a consumer relevant mix on time and within cost target. Technical delivery of formulation aspects into the project teams<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:<\/b><\/div>\n
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Delivery of the formulation technical mix elements defined in the product brief within category driven projects with a bias for action.<\/li>\n
Plan and execute robustness testing, factory & pilot trials and measurement activities of formulation options<\/li>\n
Accurate recording, analysis and reporting of experimental data<\/li>\n
Contribute and\/or lead in maintaining a fit-for-purpose experimental facility (laboratory, instruments, method development)<\/li>\n
In conjunction with Consumer Technical Insights Team, deliver consumer insights, product testing & claims\/competitor challenges technical support demonstrating external orientation & growth mindset.<\/li>\n
Define technical specifications for materials & formulations with a growth mindset<\/li>\n
Provide Technical support to Supply Chain for launch, re-launch, and quality compliant management.<\/li>\n
Seek value improvement opportunities for category delivery.<\/li>\n
Align all aspects of formulation work to SHEQ & Regulatory & Unilever enabling systems requirements.<\/li>\n
Network effectively between local deploy and global category design teams to ensure relevance of the mix to the market.<\/li>\n
Lead technical project team through on time in full delivery of category projects as assigned; exhibiting real accountability, team alignment & leadership and bias for action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Must have a B.SC in any Science related field<\/li>\n
Minimum 2 years working experience within R&D with a focus on Formulation and Development<\/li>\n
Must have a passion for the Personal Care Category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n