Advanced R&D Executive, Detergent

Founded in 1987, Hayat operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, serving millions of consumers globally with 16 powerful brands. Hayat’s portfolio includes Molfix and Bebem Natural in baby care; Molped in feminine care; Joly , Evony , and Goodcare in personal healthcare; Bingo , Gleen , Test , and Has in home care; Papia , Familia , Teno , and Focus in tissue paper; and Sholk in pet care. As the 4th largest branded diaper manufacturer in the world and the leading tissue producer in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Hayat employs over 10.000 people across its operations.

Hayat operates 21 production facilities in 8 countries , including Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam, and manages sales and distribution companies in Morocco, Bulgaria, Kenya, Thailand, and Malaysia. With its global operations structured under three main regions Eurasia & Americas, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific Hayat reaches over 100 countries across 5 continents, bringing its brands into millions of homes worldwide.

We are currently seeking a talented “ Advanced R&D Executive, Detergent” to join our dynamic “Applied R&D Detergent” team. Based at our “ Headquarters ” in “ Kocaeli ”, this role will contribute to transformative projects under the Consumer Group “ Global ” “R&D” .

If you want to be part of a diverse and vibrant community where your ideas can shape the future of the FMCG industry and your contributions can create a lasting global impact, then Hayat is waiting for you!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possessing an engineering or science degree at the masters level is a must,
• 5+ years of experience in R&D projects preferably within the detergent industries,
• Excellent problem solving skills and crisis management,
• Ability to leverage interpersonal skills into forming strong relationships and having excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt well to the changing conditions of a very dynamic corporate environment,
• Self-motivated person with the ability to quickly understand objectives and independently manage to deliver results,
• Ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others
• Must be result-oriented and demonstrate adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness
• Fluency in English,
• No restriction to travel,
• Located/able to locate in Kocaeli.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Driving innovation by developing new ideas and executing projects in detergent technologies, formulations, and related processes,
• Translating technology, market, and consumer insights into targeted concepts, product formulations, and specifications,
• Researching alternative raw materials, ingredients, and new technologies to improve formulations and reduce quality-related issues,
• Improving product and process design by applying industry best practices and emerging technologies.