Job Title: Senior Product Develop er - Pepsi Lipton Joint Venture

　　Business Function: R&D

　　Location: Colworth Science Park

　　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 3.0 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 Senior Product Developer to join our team in Colworth UK.

　　To learn more, visit www.liptonicedtea.com .

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　The job holder will be a member of cross functional project teams providing product development capability across the Ready to Drink brand portfolio. In this role they will be responsible for owning and delivering product development activities within agreed projects 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.Inputting into project timelines, risk analysis, resource loading associated with projects assigned.Leading ingredient sourcing including first point of contact with relevant suppliers, link in with parent company Material Expert Teams (METs) and ownership to drive quality integration into Unilever systems and processes. This includes ingredient documentation, ingredient samples, ingredient ordering & ingredient specification builds.Generation 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 PP scheduling.Lead the provision of all relevant product related documentation linked to assigned project including documentation for consumer testing, requirements for registration, certification, or specific local BU-initiated requests.Ownership of functional specification delivery & utilization of digital tools (e.g. specification systems) to ensure technical output for artwork and labelling delivered at the agreed timescale including liaison with Unilever METs, Kit Champion and QA Team members for specification parameter alignment where required.Ownership of any scale up trials required to confirm viability including ownership of trial briefing and point of contact with SC & Technical Contact Managers (TCM) and suppliers.Liaison role with Consumer Technical Insights (CTI) to support relevant prototype, panel, or consumer tastings.Management of prototype sample shipment process to consumer test locations, stakeholders, teams, and event locations.Initiating and maintaining formal e-log book, trial reports, experimental write ups, handover documents and presentation cascades as required to capture key technical updates.Link in with Regulatory and local deploy partners where relevant to ensure prototype development and ingredient selection complies with local requirements; collate & cascade output to relevant stakeholders.Be the point of contact for product and ingredient related queries for formulations developed.Support wider technical activities, BU-initiated requests and broader PLI team requirements where required.Have awareness of competitor landscape, commercial produces, PLI SC model and project management processes.Liaise with parent company groups to support any knowledge build or understanding.Adhere to safety and regulatory aspects throughout activities performed (traceability, allergen and consumer safety, microbiological clearance, food safety approvals) including ensuring competent training & operation of relevant PLI related equipment & processes.Ensure compliance with all relevant Code of Business Principles, SHEQA policies, 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 (Safety/Regulatory)ALL ABOUT YOU

　　Key SkillsPassion to work in a practical & lab- based settingProven track record of product developmentCreativity & flair with ability to innovate and translate product brief into winning launchesStrong communication skillsAttention to detail especially with experimentation, data recording, analysis & reportingStrong organisational skillsGood time management and priority setting skillsAn ability to flex and multitask.Relevant Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Chemical Science or Engineering and/or relevant experience in FMCG in fields related to product or process development/manufacturing in foods or beveragesExperience of working cross-functionally and with external suppliersExperience of delivery of innovations from brief to market deploymentFoundation training/qualification in food hygieneLeadership Behaviours

　　Purpose & Service

　　Personal Mastery

　　Agility

　　Business Acumen

　　Talent Catalyst

　　Consumer Love

　　Travel Requirements

　　Occasional short business trips within Europe may be required (1-3 trips per year)

　　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 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.

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