Unilever

Engineer Foods Processing

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Sponsorship not specified$71k-$107kDetected 7 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementSAPSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementGMPFDA RegulatoryCollaborationProblem SolvingFood Science

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Process Development Specialist to join our R&D team.
This role is critical to delivering new product innovations and supporting existing manufacturing operations through process development, optimization, and commercialization activities.
The successful candidate will bridge product development and manufacturing, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful scale-up, factory implementation, and continuous improvement.

Lead process design, development, and optimization activities for innovation and renovation projects.
Drive process improvements to enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and value delivery.
Prepare formulations, support batching activities, and manage ingredients, inventory, and logistics for pilot plant operations.
Manage product sample inventory, shipping, storage, and disposal processes.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to conduct product evaluations, showings, and factory trials.
Analyze technical results and recommend data-driven next steps to support project objectives.
Lead specification creation and approval activities within SAP PLM for new ingredients, processes, and products.
Support third-party manufacturing launches and factory implementation activities.
All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience in food manufacturing, process development, or process engineering within the FMCG, food, or consumer products industry.
Hands-on experience conducting pilot plant trials and supporting scale-up from development to commercial production.
Experience working within manufacturing environments and supporting factory operations.
Strong understanding of process optimization, quality improvement, and commercialization activities.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Food processing and manufacturing expertise.
Process development and optimization experience.
Knowledge of GMP, GLP, FDA, and food industry regulatory requirements.
Required Experience

The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $107,200.
Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan.
Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com.

Ensure compliance with company policies, GMP, GLP, SHE requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.
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