Blending and Leaf Manager

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business.  We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry 
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

To handle the Blend activities, Product stewardship for blends and Product support services required for their assigned responsibilities. Blenders will also interpret global data and propose opportunities for standards and guidelines, complexity reduction workstreams and global tobacco utilization as well as corrective actions to maintain compliance to blend toxicant limits.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leads the end-to-end Blend development activities for the assigned responsibilities / Cycle Plan projects / workstreams & Tech Blocks within the team (THP)
• Supports the Senior Blenders in running operational project aspects enabling the delivery of OTIF of specification readiness for Blend Development
• 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.
• Manages the Implementation of new and modified Blends with New Categories Product Deploy through clear Performance Specifications & Guidelines, and systems management where required.
• Leads the regulatory/stewardship requirements for new to world developments / enablers.
• Manages the accurate update of systems (TaO, Gloss) for assigned blends/ categories.
• Handles quality and consistency of Blend specifications (under Central Product accountability) through tracking of monthly Analytical/Toxicological results throughout the defined supply chain (Leaf to emissions), and propose corrective actions where required.
• Manages Operational studies & trials to support processing changes in PMD /SMD facilitating improvements in efficiencies, wastage, or product sensorial benefits.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant experience within Blending, Product and Leaf
• Relevant experience in Creative Blend development for multiple Blend styles and markets.
• Good Product Experience in understanding markets/consumers and translating to technical solutions.
• Solid Understanding of processing facilities and capabilities and impact to product
• Solid leadership, engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of Leaf and Blending
• Strong Leadership skills (engagement, influencing, commit to results and collaborative work)
• 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 Blending, Product Development and/or Leaf?
• Do you have experience in handling multiple markets large projects?
• Do you have experience in engaging and influencing partners?

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.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.