R&D Product Process & Formulation Development Coordinator
Internship Cuernavaca, MEXICO
Job description
Deos in one of the most important categories in Latam.
With a leadership in most of Latam countries and two production plants in Cuernavaca, Mexico is one of the key countries for UL with three Deos applicators manufactured
With several innovation and non-innovation projects happening in the following years there is a need of having a person supporting the R&D program and making deployment
This person will lead the activities related to Formulation & Processing, representing the regional team and having a direct contact with Global Teams and with local teams
Purpose of the job
Drive and Lead the implementation of innovation & non innovation projects for the category
Lead R&D activities for Formulation & Processing
The position is based in Mexico, Cuernavaca plant, with a regional scope and could support and lead projects for all Latam.
Main accountabilities
Within Unilever:
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Lead R&D Activities for both innovation and non innovation projects in Mexico
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Lead Deos Pilot plant & new process validation plans.
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Direct contact with MKT Team & Local Deploy R&D.
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Direct Contact with Supply Chain Mexico for landing the innovation & 5S projects
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Project Networking and follow up with Global Team
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Coordinate and support tests in the factory (MPT's, Comissioning, etc)
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Formula design, including specifications, storages & batchcards.
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Perform and Evaluate compatibility tests
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Specification creation for Formula (PLM & Spec Pro)
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Artwork approval
Outside Unilever:
Direct contact with Fragrances, ingredients suppliers & Outsourcing supplier; Third party manufacturers & third parties for improvements at Pilot Plant.
Background and skills
Leadership skills to lead a X-Brand innovation plan & be a key contact with the MKT team.
Formulation & Process / Design Experience required
Ideally previous work with Personal Care technologies
Excellence in Science and Technology Expertise
External Orientation
Project Management
Formulation & Process Skills
Good interpersonal communication
Team Leadership & Team Alignment
Business Acumen
Passion for High Performance
Talent Catalyst