Foods RDC Processing Assistant Manager, Cooking Aids
Core
Lead the processing technology agenda for cooking aids (bouillon, seasoning, meal makers) including process optimization, industrialization, and scale-up from lab to commercial production.
Role type
Senior IC Process Engineering Manager (Food Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing processes and processing capabilities for cooking aids across Unilever Sourcing Units and third-party manufacturers.
Domain
FMCG / Food Science / Process Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process Engineering, Scale-up, Design of Experiments (DoE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Validation, Technology Transfer, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessment, Food Safety Systems, Data Analytics
Preferred skills
Digital Manufacturing, Factory Start-up, GMP/HACCP Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Change Management
Technologies
SPC, DoE, Digital Manufacturing Tools, Data Analytics Platforms
Responsibilities
Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes for innovation and cost efficiency; Represent R&D in global technical forums to influence standards and strategy; Technically lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects; Serve as senior technical authority for manufacturing sites and suppliers; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
