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Job Title: Formulation Assistant Manager
Location: Leeds Office and R&D
Job Purpose
* This role focuses on supporting innovation project managers on all aspects of large, high/medium risk projects.
* Lead and coordinate formulation work, implementing formulation changes on a large project or across a brand portfolio of projects.
* Coordinate claims and support technical documentation. Cross-functional collaboration with the Claims & Activation Work Stream Leader to deliver project claims and support.
Key challenges
* General project management issues and influencing others to achieve alignment.
* Creatively resolving formulation issues in collaboration with format and fragrance teams to deliver safe and stable innovation products to market.
Responsibilities
* Support and assist the Manager / Technical Project Leader on all aspects of project management across multiple projects. Deputise for the Manager / Technical Project Leader when required. Ensure regions / countries receive good levels of project support and communication.
* Manage innovation projects, with support, as global / regional TPL on small / low risk project(s).
* Contribute to the completion of project management technical documentation, including toolboxes (TTDs/PETs), by gathering cross-functional and regional / country input. Ensure all project risks are clearly identified and highlighted within the project team and update stakeholders when required. Input formulation information to decision gate documents.
* Lead a formulation work-stream within a medium / large project (or multiple streams in smaller projects) to deliver formulation changes which need to be safe, compatible with packaging and supply chain, and meet consumer and brand requirements. Ensure the products/formulations undergo relevant technical testing, interpreting results as required. Communicate updates to the project team and to the formulation community, making recommendations.
* Prepare relevant documentation for laboratory technicians such as batch sheets, gas sheets, results templates for capturing data in relevant Unilever software. Where trained, checking and signing off gas sheets. May also coordinate through others where appropriate.
* Coordinate product claims generation and support with the Claims & Activation Work Stream Leader, ensuring input from regional teams is sought and that regulatory and legal requirements are met. Ensure all project claims have been substantiated with relevant supporting documentation captured in the appropriate way.
* Formulation contact for one or more projects, providing information to other functions / regions / countries when project specific questions arise. Use creative problem solving for both formulation issues and project issues overcoming barriers.
* Support the everyday work plan for Temps / Students / New starters within the team, including training and coaching.
* Actively participate in departmental initiatives, processes and maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping and safety. Support training and provide technical support for colleagues.
* Actively engage with other teams in the department to understand the formulation and packaging strategy to effectively implement into project scope.
* Provide technical documentation to support applications for relevant endorsements (e.g., PETA / Vegan, Cruelty Free, British Skin Foundation).
Key Requirements
* Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably degree-level in sciences / engineering).
Experience (in some or all of the following)
* Formulation chemistry – understanding of ingredients, ability to modify and manipulate formulations.
* Claims generation, definition and substantiation.
* Technical knowledge of Packaging, CTI and processing processes.
* Technical knowledge of supply chain, analytical and fragrance development processes.
* Analytical ability – analyse and interpret information.
* Understanding of Unilever and key competitor’s global portfolio on specific applicators / brands.
* Intellectual property understanding.
* Physical stability assessment capability.
* Understanding consumer insights and needs.
* Information Management - knowledge capture, reporting, etc.
* Stakeholder management - working with internal and external partners
* Project Management.
* Strategic Implementation - working on strategic activities.
* Health and Safety.
* Effective communication.
* Digital skills (e.g., PLM, LIMS, ELN).
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work with renowned brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. We are open to flexible working options where feasible and support wellbeing with programs and development opportunities. We strive for a family-friendly and inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all.
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