Title: Senior Process Engineer -
Location: United States-New Jersey-Englewood Cliffs-Englewood Cliffs -800 Sylvan
Job Number: 1600059F
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enior Process Development Engineer (Food Solutions)
Position Summary :
The world of foodservice is transforming and the pace of change is increasing.
At Unilever we develop great-tasting products made with ingredients that are sustainably sourced. Our nutrition and innovation programmes ensure we improve nutritional profiles without compromising on taste or quality. This approach is part of our heritage and is firmly embedded in our business strategy. As a member of the Food Solutions R&D Team you will be part of a dynamic and flexible business where people are empowered to take ownership and responsibility in order to deliver results.
At Unilever Food Solutions we provide a highly professional and entrepreneurial environment. We have a strong passion for chefmanship and for living our purpose of “Freeing Chefs to Love what they do”. As a part of Foods R&D, we deliver on food that tastes good, does good and doesn’t cost the earth
Lead technical development (recipe, process, pack, specs) of Food Solutions North America category products.
Partners with a cross functional project team to deliver projects on time and in full.
Work and interact with culinary and supply chain teams supporting the business need.
Directs process technicians in support of pilot and scale-up activity and project support
Employment is subject to
verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background
investigation.
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Leads processing work stream for key projects (i.e. innovation, cost reduction, quality improvement, operational improvement, sourcing transfer), displaying a high level of category/technology-specific processing expertise and/or deep level of regional supply chain configurations, including third parties
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Develops processing specifications and provides support for sensory and analytical evaluations of test products.
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Leads experimental production of products in the pilot plant, Unilever factories and contract manufacturers.
Issues trial reports and updates stakeholders as appropriate.
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Collects and directs pilot plant and manufacturing data, statistically interprets results and proposes scientifically sound next steps (with appropriate assistance and support).
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Prepares and reviews engineering documents (Equipment Specs, Process Flow Diagrams, etc.) for key projects and collaborates with raw material / equipment suppliers to ensure best practice designs.
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Leads commercialization of new products during launch, monitoring and improving process capability of factory to consistently deliver products within specifications.
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Employs fundamental engineering principles to troubleshoot and continuously improve processing of Unilever products.
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Coaches and mentors junior team members as required.
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Technical Project Leader for key projects, delivering on time and in full with consistent technical rigour.
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Participates within Global R&D team to correlate and adapt proprietary technologies for NA. Works with regional pilot plant leads for capital expenditure proposals for new equipment and pilot plant upgrades to support Food Solutions.
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Translate local and regional processing capability into inputs for category business need.
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Competent in application of best practices in technology delivery within established systems (Innovation Project Management, Process Specifications and Validation, Category specific Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety in Manufacturing and Supply (SIMAS), and other Quality Management systems).
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Operates according to procedures and ways of working in line with Unilever frameworks, standards and policies and relevant regulatory bodies (FDA, USDA, CFIA, etc.).
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Has ability to travel to manufacturing sites for coverage of trials (10-20%).
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Consistently represents the R & D Group in a positive professional manner, exemplifying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as well as Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
Consistently demonstrates personally safe work habits and promotes like behavior in other personnel and outside contacts.
Position Requirements:
Required:
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or Food Process Engineering
Project Management knowledge and minimum of 5 -8 years of experience in food processing / chemical engineering field.
Recommended:
Supply Chain awareness and manufacturing knowledge /experience in Food Service business and R&D preferred
Unilever offers a
competitive compensation package which includes: Medical & Dental Plans,
Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children;
Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Retirement & Savings Plans,
Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Please note: as part of
the job application, you will be asked to complete pre-screening
questions. Completion of the pre-screening questions is mandatory in order
to be considered. Please allow yourself plenty of time to complete both the
application and pre-screening questions.
If the pre-screening
questions are partially answered or not at all, it will adversely affect the
progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete
the pre-screening questions at once as you will be unable to return to it
later.
All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or
other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local
laws.
Unilever takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and
advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected
veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Job: Research/Development