P&I (Portfolio & Innovation Specialist)

• 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.

  Join our team at Odense Factory!

  We are hiring a P&I Specialist for our factory in Odense, where we produce detergents under our strong Home Care brands such as Neutral, Biotex, and OMO. Our goal is to offer the best products in detergents to our consumers and be the best supplier to our customers. Our strong brands stand for quality, service, and innovation.

  In this position you will be the owner of our fabric wash manufacturing processes in the factory. A critical part of this role will be ensuring an effective link with R&D, planning, and factory for innovation, capacity, and project delivery. In collaboration with the engineering team, you will be responsible for mapping potential sustainability projects. Together with the factory Production Lead you will ensure that the make areas are kept tidy and safe to secure a good work environment and product safety.

  You will participate in pre-project studies and implementation of innovation projects, for example new recipes, raw and pack materials, and process/dosing equipment. Moreover, you will be responsible for ensuring that the highest technology standards and processes are implemented and aligned to global specifications and standards.

  WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

  • First point of contact for process and innovation inputs from various European teams like Marketing/R&D/Unilever laundry network.
  • Owner of recipes in the process control systems and recipe/master data control and verification.
  • Competent person for process safety – with the responsibility of ensuring systems and equipment regarding combustible dust, flammable liquids and other chemicals are under control and in safe condition (ATEX + HAZOP).
  • First point of contact in case of mixing failures or other operational issues in make area.

  WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  Experiences & Qualifications

  • Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in quality and innovation for manufacturing, including statistical analysis and process control, risk assessments for raw materials/formulations, and validation of processes.
  • Good knowledge of process and technology/equipment associated with an FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) company.

  Skills

  • Good understanding of the materials conversion processes.
  • Good knowledge about hygienic design and hygiene in manufacturing.
  • Developed safety mindset.
  • Fluent in Danish and English (read and write).

  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.

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  Submit your CV and cover letter in English online. Please note that we do not accept applications sent by email. The recruitment process will be closed as soon as we have found a great match for the position. As such, we strongly encourage you to apply today!

  As part of the recruitment process, we may invite potential candidates to participate in a recorded video interview via SOVA, which is a digital interview tool.

  If you have any questions about this position, please contact Factory Manager, Alessandro Tassone, via phone +39 3453560455.

  For questions about the application process, please contact Talent Advisor, Rosanna Valtonen, via email rosanna.valtonen@unilever.com

En tant qu'employeur responsable et inclusif, Unilever est attentif à la diversité et à la mixité de ses équipes. Nos recruteurs sont engagés et veillent à l'application de processus de recrutement non-discriminants.

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