Packaging Digital & Lab Manager – Homecare Packaging, Unilever
Location: Port Sunlight, United Kingdom
Work Level: 2A
Reports to: Senior Packaging Innovation & Capability Manager
Posted 3 days ago & You’re among the first 25 applicants.
Job Purpose
This role leads the digital, data agenda within Home Care packaging. Drives innovation and capability development across packaging lab and Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC). This role will champion the integration of digital tools, data‑driven processes, and AI technologies to accelerate packaging innovation and operational excellence.
Main Responsibilities
* Digital Transformation – Digital First Leadership (70%)
o Lead boldly in the digital space, shape and execute the digital direction for Homecare Packaging, aligned to business priorities.
o Explore emerging digital technologies and new opportunities, forward‑looking goals to position digital as a key enabler of innovation and efficiency.
o Accelerate the adoption of digital tools, automation and AI across packaging workflows.
* Data, Modelling and Simulation Strategy
o Own the data, modelling and simulation strategy, ensuring it meets current and future needs.
o Lead the simulation programme and support modelling activities across global projects.
o Drive structured data capture to enable better insights, predictive tools and smarter workflows.
o Connect digital work to the bigger picture, represent Homecare Packaging in digital forums.
o Lead the digital community, guide and uplift the team’s digital awareness, including the adoption and effective use of AI tools.
* Packaging Lab Management (20%)
o Shape the capability, operating model and long‑term development strategy for the Packaging Lab, ensuring efficient and digitally‑enabled ways of working.
o Provide leadership across lab communities, ensuring effective connection of lab operations to digital workstreams.
o Ensure full compliance with safety standards (Risk Assessments, COSHH, PUWER).
* AMC (10%)
o Lead and maintain AMC capability, operations, safety and injection mould governance.
o Drive AMC evolution in line with the digital‑first agenda to support future development needs.
About You
* Passion for digital transformation, AI technologies and data‑driven continuous improvement.
* Background in packaging, science, engineering or data.
* Good understanding of packaging line machinery and laboratory operations.
* Familiarity with data modelling, simulation, and digital tool development.
* Curiosity and a fast‑learning mindset; someone who enjoys exploring new tools and turning insights into action.
* Ability to lead capability‑building initiatives and influence cultural change.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries – Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Unilever by 2x.
Get notified about new Packager jobs in Bebington, England, United Kingdom.
#J-18808-Ljbffr