Product Developer – PL JV

Please Note: The deadline for applying is the day before the job posting end date.Job Title: Product Developer – PL JVBusiness Function: R&DLocation: Colworth Science ParkWork-Level: 1C JOB PURPOSE Pepsi Lipton is a joint venture between Unilever and PepsiCo operating in the ready-to-drink Tea segment globally with three well-established brands Lipton, Brisk and Pure Leaf and more recent acquisitions such as Tazo and T2. Our global business is worth billion USD today, growing volume at the rate of 4-5% and with a double digit increase in net revenues. We operate across complex and diverse regions spanning Western Europe to Australia and New Zealand with markets at different stages of development, with different consumer habits and different routes to market via a matrix of franchise, company-owned and third-party manufacturing operating models in which innovation delivery is key enable to accelerate growth.We have an established global R&D function based in two centres: Colworth UK, and Valhalla US. The centre at Colworth is the primary `hub’ from where the R&D team is focused on the European and AMEA businesses, whilst also supporting global programmes. Colworth is also our lead centre for tea expertise, bringing this to our product and process development to deliver products across our platforms to meet a wide range of consumer benefits and needs.A role in Pepsi Lipton is a unique experience in which to develop and add value to your career. Pepsi Lipton, although a Joint Venture between Unilever and PepsiCo, operates as a company and has its own Board of Directors. Whilst we have the full backing and support of our two parent companies, our entrepreneurial set up gives us real autonomy. Our roles are broad, our responsibilities big and our experiences even bigger. We have high visibility and great exposure – to senior leadership and to talented colleagues all over the world. It means we need to be impactful, smart influencers. In order to support our ambitious growth agenda, we are looking for a Product Developer to join our team in Colworth UK.To learn more, visit RESPONSIBILITIES The job holder (JH) will be a member of cross functional PLI project team (including PLI Supply Chain and Unilever Marketing and Pepsi International Marketing) providing Product Development capability across the Unilever owned RTD brand portfolio. In this role they will be responsible for owning and delivering product development activities within an agreed project(s) with an onus on practical based activities in our food laboratory or pilot plant facility including:Designing and carrying out the practical & lab-based work program linked to assigned projects and activitiesLeading ingredient sourcing including 1ST Point of contact with relevant supplier(s), link in with parent company Team’s to drive quality integration into systems and processes. This includes ingredient documentation, ingredient samples, ingredient ordering & ingredient specification buildsGeneration of all prototypes to support project requirements including liaison with pilot plant for production of larger scale quantities & provision of key documentation & non-standard ingredient ordering for Pilot Plant schedulingSupporting any scale up trial preparation & execution required to confirm viabilityOwnership for relevant prototype manufacture for consumer tests and general tastingsSupport with analytical activities as requiredLead logistics of prototype shipments to consumer test locations, stakeholders, team members event locations etc.Responsible for ensuring selected formulations are submitted for relevant product performance studies. Minute sessions, collate results & present backLead the provision of all relevant product related documentation linked to assigned project or requestsInitiating and maintaining formal e-log book, trial reports, experimental write ups, handover documents and presentation cascades as required to capture key technical updatesOwnership of functional specification delivery & utilization of digital tools to ensure technical output for artwork and labelling can be deliveredLink in with Regulatory and local country team partners where relevant to ensure prototype development and ingredient selection complies with local requirementsSupport of consumer and business facing documentation linked to Product/Prototype ownership where requiredBe the point of contact for product and ingredient related queries for formulations developedSupport wider technical activities and broader PLI team requirements where requiredHave awareness of competitor landscape, commercial producesLiaise with parent company groups to support any knowledge build or understandingAdhere to safety and regulatory aspects throughout activities performed including ensuring competent training & operation of relevant PLI related equipment & processesEnsure compliance with all relevant Code of Business Principles, site, and company policies.Key InterfacesR&D Product Development TeamR&D Create/Expertise Senior ManagerR&D EU Commercialise ManagerRegional Marketing TeamsPLI SC & Pilot plant TeamRegional SC & Operations Team3rd party contacts and supplier partnersCTI partnerParent company link ins (SEAC/Regulatory)ALL ABOUT YOU Key SkillsPassion to work in a Practical & lab- based settingGood knowledge & skill set of product developmentCreativity & flair with ability to innovate and translate product brief into winning launchesStrong communicationStrong organisational skillsGood Time management skillsAn ability to flex and multi-taskRelevant Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Chemical Science or Engineering with proven experience in FMCG in fields related to product or process development/ manufacturing in Foods or BeveragesFoundation training/Qualification in food hygieneLeadership BehavioursPurpose & ServicePersonal MasteryAgilityBusiness AcumenTalent CatalystConsumer LoveTravel RequirementsOccasional short business-trips within Europe may be required (1-3 trips per year)NOTESPlease 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 Juli Molina on What we offerWhilst 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 want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.To find out more, including more information about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here.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.