Job Title : Packaging Specialist – Ice Cream RD&I
Location:
Bangalore, India
Company Overview
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
Position Overview
The candidate will be a team member of Ice cream RD&I, working on ice-cream category projects for India. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in rigid plastics and in-mould labelling (IML) to join our dynamic team. The responsibility of the position is primarily to support and where relevant, lead & drive the design and development of new packaging initiatives (primary & secondary), cost saving projects & design for channel for the Category based on consumer insights and market/business need. This position will interface with Brand Development, Supply Chain, Product development, Processing, CTI, CMI, and Packaging Suppliers, to drive consumer focused innovative and optimized packaging solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of rigid plastic packaging solutions (tubs, lids, containers) with a focus on IML for the ice cream category.
- Thorough understanding of mold development & management activities along with steps involved in component qualification.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and suppliers) to deliver packaging projects on time and in full.
- Responsible for Bill of Materials (BOM) management, specification management, and ensuring accuracy and compliance of packaging specifications.
- Handle daily operational activities related to R&D packaging, including documentation, data updates, and coordination with internal systems.
- Assist in scouting and evaluating new materials, technologies, and suppliers to improve packaging performance, sustainability, and cost.
- Translate consumer and market insights into practical packaging concepts and specifications.
- Conduct technical validation, line trials, and qualification of new packaging components.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, specifications, and test records.
- Support value improvement and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring quality and consumer satisfaction.
- Stay updated on packaging trends, sustainability, and regulatory requirements relevant to Food Packaging.
- Prepare technical drawings, review & sign-off part drawing for component development.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree in Packaging Technology, Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
- Postgraduate Diploma from the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) or equivalent.
- Experience: 2–3 years in rigid packaging development, with hands-on experience in IML technology, preferably in FMCG or food sector.
- Technical Skills:
- Good understanding of rigid plastic materials, processing, and IML decoration.
- Familiarity with packaging validation, testing protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Awareness of sustainability trends in plastics (PCR, recyclability, lightweighting).
- Ability to work with latest digital tools including AI based platforms as well as design software such as Auto CAD, SolidWorks etc.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn and apply new technologies.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Analytical thinker with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Additional Information
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
About
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) 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. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
- We are all about growth
- We operate with speed and simplicity
- We win together with fun
- We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
- We care and challenge
- We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
