BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Blender in Southampton
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
To lead relevant HP Blend and Consumable project management activities, Product stewardship for blends and consumable development support required for their assigned responsibilities. Blenders will also interpret global data and propose opportunities for standards and guidelines, complexity reduction workstreams, global tobacco utilization as well as corrective actions to maintain compliance to blend toxicant limits.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Supports the end-to-end Blend development and broader project managements activities for the assigned responsibilities/ Cycle Plan projects/specific HP consumables project workstreams & Tech Blocks under the HP Consumables team accountability
- Supports the Senior Blenders in handling operational projects enabling the delivery OTIF, as well as Blend recipes update in GLOSS and TAO spec creation for new blends launches.
- Analyses portfolio of Global Blends assigned and proposes opportunities for transfer of success, seeking alignments and complexity management while remaining complaint to Toxicant limits and broader product claims.
- Handles the Implementation of new and modified Blends with New Categories Product Deploy through clear Performance Specifications & Guidelines.
- Supports the Senior Blenders in ensuring compliance to the regulatory/stewardship requirements for new to world developments.
- Handles the accurate update of systems (TaO, Gloss) for assigned blends/ categories.
- Handles quality and consistency of HP Blend specifications through supervising monthly Analytical/Toxicological results throughout the defined supply chain (Leaf to emissions), and propose corrective actions where required.
- Handles Operational studies & trials to support processing changes in PMD /SMD facilitating improvements in efficiencies, wastage, or product sensorial benefits.
What are we looking for?
Experience Required
- Proven experience within FMC/HP Blending, Product Design and Product specification data management, project management, Leaf and/or Operations
- Product Experience in understanding markets/consumers and translating into technical solutions.
- Understanding of manufacturing and Quality processes (PMD/SMD/Leaf) and the interface with product design.
Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
- Good understanding of Leaf and Blending
- Solid data and project management skills
- Strong leadership skills demonstrated through effective engagement, communication and ability to work cross-functionally in a Global network.
Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
- Ideally Bachelor or Engineering in Chemistry, Food Technology, Agronomy
Beneficial
- Understanding of Tob Reg toxicants in tobacco or generated in tobacco products.
Qualifying questions for applicants
- Do you have experience working in FMC or HP consumables design, product manufacturing, quality or project/specification data management?
- Do you have experience working collaboratively/handling cross functional projects?
- Can you demonstrate agility when working under pressure?
What we offer you?
• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
