Food Formulator R&D Assistant Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for Food Formulator R&D Assistant Manager based in Cikarang R&D Centre, Indonesia

About Unilever

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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 on food and aiming to make a bigger and better impact, then this role is just for you!

Main Responsibilities

• Assist scoping of new incoming projects/Activity Requests to define feasibility, complexity level and resource requirements.
• Assist defining and support shaping product concepts fit Indonesia deployment, in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Support to Create and maintain high quality specifications as part of project delivery and 5S related activities where relevant.
• Oversee the seamless technical implementation of projects into sourcing units, including factory trial risk assessments and supporting analytical measurements.
• Manage and support supplier relationships in the development of new products/ change of materials, working closely alongside METs and Procurement.
• Deliver R&D input into the required Innoflex documentation ahead of monthly gatekeeping meetings.
• Ensure all claims is Accommodate and well Implementation related product development also create a documentation a support to BPOM evidence

Candidate Criteria

Experience & Qualification

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in food science, food technology and engineering-related
• Candidates have experience as a formulator 2-3 years in food or beverages
• Scientific and food technology knowledge (Moderate to advanced) and analytical thinking

Skill

• Candidate must be able creating and developing products according to specifications and regulations
• Candidate must be able to understand the ingredients manageable, Allergen and HACCP
• Candidate must be able to understand the basic knowledge of food chemistry and food microbiology, process and packaging
• Able to proactively problem-solve, easily seeing a way through problems, both individually and collaboratively and Personal integrity and commitment to fulfilling your potential

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.

Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.

Additional Information

Work location: Office-based role at Cikarang R&D Centre

Please be aware if you are applying for this role, we require you to have working rights in the country where the role will base in. If successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded.

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 bring ing 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.