Work Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full Time

Reporting Line:

This is an exciting role reporting to the Packaging Development Manager AMETBSPAN

About Lipton Teas and Infusions:
Lipton Teas and Infusions is the biggest Tea Company in world today, with outstanding, purpose driven brands such as Lipton, PG tips and Pukka. Lipton Teas and Infusions was created as a standalone \xe2\x80\x9ccorporate start-up\xe2\x80\x9d in 2021 when Unilever decided to separate the Tea business so that it could achieve its highest potential. Following that Lipton Teas and Infusions is now owned by a private equity firm CVC and has come into its own as an independent legal entity across the world.

Lipton Teas and Infusions\xe2\x80\x99 Tea brands, geographies and Tea estates generate revenues in excess of \xe2\x82\xac2 billion \xe2\x80\x93 the company is growing and profitable with proven potential both pre- and postCOVID-19. As a standalone entity, Lipton Teas and Infusions remains number one in the world and is even better positioned to lead the industry and take full advantage of the opportunities in the category, with more focus and entrepreneurship driving greater growth and value.

Lipton Teas and Infusions\xe2\x80\x99 Mission is to Grow a World of Wellbeing... growth for everyone is at the core of our business. We want to grow a better world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants, for our consumers, farming communities, employees, and shareholders. We are also environmentally conscious and are committed to giving back to the planet. Read more on our website: https://ekaterratea.com/

As a proper corporate start-up, we are seeking employees with a passion for exciting entrepreneurial experiences, who respond to dynamic, ever-changing challenges with agility and ownership and who want to pursue unique career opportunities and play a part in building the bright future of this plant-based company.

The qualities we look for:

Lipton Teas and Infusions is made up of a special blend of individuals which make our teams exciting and diverse. To be part of our tea family, whether for a short period or over the long term, we are looking for individuals who think Green and are environmentally conscious, who understand the power of simplicity and who are accountable for their actions. We want those who infuse mastery and passion in everything they do to create great products and unforgettable experiences for our consumers.

What\'s in it for you?

We believe that growth is for everyone; we believe in growing leaders who have an owner\xe2\x80\x99s mentality. We believe in connections over hierarchies and (work)levels. We have a \'corporate startup\' approach; we act with speed and agility to tackle knotty business challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

To deliver, as a packaging workstream leader or from time to time as the technical project leader of a project team, packaging solutions to agreed innovation, renovation and operational (cost savings, quality, complexity reduction) projects, on time in full, by following best practice in packaging

Liaise with packaging convertors and material suppliers in the development of packaging components

Deliver packaging which not only meets the required quality and technical standards, but also delights the consumer and builds brand love, through using the company\xe2\x80\x99s Packaging Excellence best practices

Developing and executing a testing plan for primary and secondary packaging, ensuring packaging is \xe2\x80\x9cfit for purpose\xe2\x80\x9d compatible with SC, Product properties, Consumer, Brand needs and legislation. The testing plan can include laboratory tests (at LIPTON Teas and Infusions, at our convertors, and at 3rd party labs), factory trials, and distribution trials.

To complete the content of technical specifications for packaging components.

Where relevant, to deliver, as a member of a cross functional project team, solutions to agreed projects, on time in full

Identify and implement potential cost saving activities across the category packaging portfolio.

Attendance of project meetings and deputise for manager when required.

To interface with other functions in support of project delivery (e.g. brand development, supply chain, procurement)

To manage and deliver their own agreed work plan

To comply with the Code of Business Principles and all SHE and QA policies, including the support of product claims, risk management and environmental awareness

Skills and Experience:

Able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams

Flexibility in work style to be able to manage several projects simultaneously

Understand risks and manage & mitigate those as appropriate

Able to tailor communication effectively with teams and senior leadership

Ability to influence new thinking with stakeholders and within team

Excellent spoken and written English

The candidate is expected to have relevant qualifications in an engineering/packaging related area at further education level, and a minimum of 3 years suitable work experience

Basic awareness in packaging expertise of a range of packaging materials

Working knowledge of the key materials for the category - Paper Board & Flexible

3- 5 years in an FMCG company, ideally with packaging experience

Who we are looking for:

Strong communication skills and bias for action

Fast learner with a growth mindset

A strong sense of ownership and accountability

Curiosity: A customer centric mindset

You love to win, and have fun doing it

Ability to perform under pressure

Transparency and openness

Passionate about Tea

Excited about the Role?

Please apply online. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Lipton Teas and Infusions is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you! Therefore, if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their \xe2\x80\x98Whole Self\xe2\x80\x99 to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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