Category Packaging Engineer

Innovation And Technology Manager

The purpose of this job is to successfully implement Innovation, Savings, and CapEx projects and to also explore and introduce new technology to the Personal Care Category. You're a "Change Catalyst". Emphasis will be to deliver business value and engineering solutions through your technical expertise. You will have responsibility for understanding and providing guidance on the Strategic elements of the site packaging systems and the development of our Long-Term Technology Plan.

The position supports packaging innovation & capital improvement operations within the personal care business in North America. You will be responsible for all aspects of product technology projects including:

• Support projects beginning at the Idea Phase and continuing through Post Start-Up Support in cooperation with R&D, Strategic Planning, Innovation Management, and the local Supply Chain.
• Technical Scope Definition.
• Execute large, medium, and small capital projects in areas including packaging, manufacturing, and digital solutions.
• High-Level Cost and Timeline Definition and Management
• Communications and Stakeholder Management.
• Trial/ Qualification Plans and Execution.
• Risk Management.
• Job activities always follow the Early Equipment Management / Early Product Management (EEM/ EPM) methodology and good practices of project management.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.E. degree in Engineering or equivalent education with demonstrated working experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project or site engineering and capital improvement projects related experience.
• Knowledge of process & packing equipment principles and practices as well as hygienic design.
• Project and time management skills to coordinate multiple work streams and timelines for projects.
• Strong data analysis & data presentation skills with MS Project, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• Skills: Communication, Influence, Project Management, Analytical/ Systems Thinking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of innovation management workflows.
• Knowledge of Early Equipment Management (EEM) & Early Product Management (EPM) methodologies (or other continuous improvement methodologies).
• Coordination of engineering packages with keen knowledge of industry standards and drawing/ document systems such as CAD, Procore, Primavera, and MS Project.
• Understanding of Packaging systems, in general, and integration into plant manufacturing systems.

Pay: $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.