Ice Cream Transformation Project Engineer

Unilever • Sikeston, MO

112d • $83,200 - $124,700

About The Position

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers' businesses. Growing our people's careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments - and having fun doing it. This is a temporary full-time project-based role with an anticipated completion time frame of 12-18 months. The selected individual may be eligible to apply to available internal opportunities within Unilever following completion of the project, although no continued employment is guaranteed.

Requirements

• Experience in project management and engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food or beverage industry.
• Familiarity with product development and innovation processes.
• Understanding of financial forecasting and Capex planning.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with R&D, Marketing and Supply chain Manufacturing to propose a solution for Innovation project.
• Identify the make/supply solutions to solve the problem.
• Marketing together with R&D Design, identify the ambition for the consumer experience and how this will be delivered through product, process, and packaging design.
• Follow Early Product Management methodology to forecast resources and Capex needed, and to determine how likely the project is to hit launch.
• Develop project brief with R&D team.
• Complete due diligence on the supply chain elements foreseen for the Validate Phase testing/launch plans (including transit trials where necessary).
• Define testing plan to define any risk, and propose mitigation plan, eg pilot plant trials, factory trials, transport trials, etc.
• Capex survey and approval (If new capabilities are required).
• Risk Assessment to the agreed CRQS/PQS (SHE and Quality).
• Clear definition of recipe and process flow diagrams in PLM, including critical parameters & tolerances for materials, semi-finished goods and processes.
• KPI's and KAI's (Success Index) consolidation & targets.
• Waste targets in line with IC Innovation Waste Policy.
• Launch Monitoring Plan - definition & formalization of action standards for first months after launch.
• eMOC (equipment and/or process Post project technical review).

Benefits

• Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage).
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Sick leave.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Access to numerous voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing