Product Development Technologist, Condiments

Unilever; Turkey; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Umraniye, Turkey, seeks a Product Development Technologist for Condiments to drive development and deployment of condiment products. You will collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, and Marketing, translating science into market-ready products that are more appealing and efficient.

The role offers hands-on experience in a leading consumer goods company, with a focus on environmental sustainability and impactful product claims. Full-time position within a dynamic global team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Engineering is required.
• Preferable 1–2 years of experience in research, design, manufacturing, and/or technical product management with a basic understanding of Food Science and Technology.
• Knowledge of MS Office and strong English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, hands-on skills, and quick action.

Responsibilities

• Review existing raw materials and simplify them to improve sourcing efficiency and complete stability and shelf-life tests.
• Review Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and design new compliant processes with the global team.
• Design product formulation compliant with new equipment and processing.
• Review and identify contingency options for alternative processing to ensure uninterrupted business.
• Track R&D network progress and take timely actions to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Define an operating window of specs and identify ranges of product quality variations.
• Partner in commissioning equipment and line with designated products, process design and packaging.
• Work in multi-functional teams, owning and driving the adherence to full project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Unilever Code of Business Principles and SHEQA policies.

Skills

English communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Detail-oriented

Results-driven

Education

Degree in Food Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join us as Product Development Technologist, Condiments! Function: R&D Reports to: Nutrition Processing & Product Development Manager MET Scope: Local Location: Umraniye Terms & Conditions: Full time

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to play a strong role in landing a comprehensive supply chain project. The job holder will work closely with internal Unilever functions (Research and Development, Supply Chain, Supply Management and Marketing), external suppliers and third parties to cover all aspects of the development and deployment of Condiments portfolio. In this role, you'll be developing technology and science to bring condiment products into life. You'll be improving our products and portfolio in any way possible, making them more appealing, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly. You'll get hands-on experience by working in one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies. You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters - for people and the planet. Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review existing raw materials and simplify them to utilize the sourcing units efficiently, amend the recipes accordingly including the completion of stability and shelf-life tests.
• Review Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and identify where processes in the closing and receiving sites are similar and differ, design new compliant processes working in collaboration with the global team.
• Design product formulation compliant with the new equipment and processing.
• Review and identify all contingency options for alternative processing to ensure uninterrupted business.
• Track the progress of the R&D network and take on time actions to ensure on time project delivery.
• Define and communicate an operating window of specs and identify the range of existing product quality variations.
• Partner in commissioning the equipment and line in a planned and structured way using specified products, process design and packaging.
• Work in multi-functional teams (with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, CSP, and other associated functions), owning and driving the adherence to a full project timeline.
• Ensure the compliance of the work to the Unilever Code of Business Principles and all SHEQA policies, including the support of product claims, risk management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Food Engineering
• Preferable 1-2 years of experience in research, design, manufacturing, and/or technical product management with basic understanding of Foods Science and Technology
• Knowledge of MS Office English communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, good hands-on skills and fast actions
• Results-driven; detail-oriented

Inclusion & Equality

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Vielfalt ist Teil unserer Kultur! Wir arbeiten stets daran, dass Du Dich bei uns respektiert und sicher fühlst und jeden Tag Dein authentisches Selbst einbringen kannst - unabhängig von Geschlecht, Alter, Herkunft, körperlicher Einschränkungen oder sexueller Orientierung. Wir sind für Dich da, wenn Du aufgrund körperlicher Einschränkungen Unterstützung während des Bewerbungsprozesses brauchst. Bewerbungsfotos sind bei uns nicht erforderlich. A Better Business. A Better World. A Better You. Wir sind seit über 120 Jahren Pioniere, Innovatoren und Zukunftsgestalter.

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