Job Description

ABOUT UNILEVER: Be part of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that strive to improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us every day. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life \xe2\x80\x93 giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we\xe2\x80\x99ll work to help you become a better you! We are looking to hire a Recyclability Technologist for our Global Packaging team based in Mumbai. Role Purpose: To manage operational programmes needed to achieve 100% technical recyclability in flexible packaging in 2025. Accountability In scope: all flexible packaging formats - sachet, pouch, flow wraps as appropriate

• Work closely with category leads, to identify key challenge areas, and technical unlocks needed
• Development of technical solutions and providing support for initial implementation by categories
• Develop cost reduction programmes for key formats
• Run technical trialling programme, associated technical testing and assessment of performance
• Development of test methods for paper based flexibles.
• Maintain good data access and results within appropriate systems
• Support categories to drive solutions into the business and support problem solving needs
• Improve functional properties of proposed solutions, to unlock recyclable materials application across challenging rigid formats
• Engage in partnerships across the value chain
• Work closely with Procurement on implications of technical proposals

• 5-7 years experience in paper based flexible packaging in FMCG or converting industry.
• Masters in Packaging, Chemical or Polymer Technology
• Good packaging materials understanding
• Understanding of packaging conversion technologies
• Experience of running packaging material trials
• Ability to perform technical tests and to interpret results
• Good communication skills
• Ability to utilise required digital support systems (AWS, LIMS,CLM, Patbase etc)
• Ability to work on patents search, prior arts analysis and filing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external suppliers and partners
• Good networking skills
• Ability to work across time zones and in multicultural setting

• Good communication skills
• Good networking skills

• Global Mindset
• Bias for Action
• Collaborative partnering