Site Quality Lead

Work Level:  1CUX

Reports to: Quality Manager: Factory, GTM & Partner

Scope: Local

Location: Boksburg

Terms & Conditions: Full-time

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.

Owns Unilever Product quality Program and coordinates all HACCP study reviews. Ensures that the plant is hygienic and microbiologically safe for the production, by monitoring the implementation of appropriate and sustainable hygiene program is in place, according to GMP standards. Management of Quality programs and compliance with Unilever Framework Standards.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Maintains the quality systems in conformance with internal policies (Unilever, ISO, plant) and external requirements (customer, regulatory agency, registrar) including the development and improvement of GMP and HACCP plans
• Develop department personnel and development of departmental quality goals. Key leader in continuous improvement programs for quality, safety, cost and service
• Manages programs required for the control of nonconforming products, Product
• identification and traceability, laboratory methods and calibration, inspection and test systems, document and records control.
• Reviews and approves procedures, work instructions, work standards, specifications, preventive and corrective actions. Works with external parties in identifying risks in innovations, trials and ensuring successful trial completion on all quality aspects.
• Manage department spending and cost reduction projects. Positively coordinates activities and supports quality team and extended team and provides area of expertise. Manages recalls and product incidents on site with GTM.
• Identify top consumer, customer and CRQS continuous improvement projects to be developed and implemented with a multifunctional team
• Quality Assurance - Develop and implement appropriate verification programs and systems to manage product quality and minimize non-conformance
• Manage Dept Personnel - Develop departmental personnel to effectively execute the requirements of the quality system as they apply to the QA department. Set performance standards, provide feedback and follow up
• Decision Making - Making technical decisions that involve risk assessment and compliance, which can affect both product costing and customer satisfaction
• Developing Others - Develop training and communication programs in support of continuous improvement in of quality and safety. Develop appropriate technical skills within work group and general plant population
• Technical Leadership - Design and implement elements of the quality system, obtain and communicate technical information as appropriate to plant process and in support of operations improvement
• Cost Management - Manage the cost of compliance with the cost of non-conformance constantly seeking to find the least cost approach to assuring Unilever and Customer requirements are met. Develop budgets for department and work to reduce costs
• Comply with Unilever Policies for SHE and Quality

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Completed BSc/ BTech Degree
• 3-5 years QC Supervisory experience within a manufacturing or division QA environment
• Must have solid experience with HACCP, interpreting regulations, customer requirements, specifications and develop quality systems aligned with GMP standards that are effective and workable within general plant capabilities
• Proficient experience with process and package improvements and innovations that drive cost reduction
• Strong leadership and management experience, budget and cost reduction and project management experience

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • Focus on What Counts- We ruthlessly prioritise what really, really matters, and so do fewer things brilliantly. We set clear and stretching goals and recognize maximum performance impact.
  • Deliver with Excellence- We deliver everything we do with excellence and pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we’ve said we will do.
  • Care Deeply- We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands everyday, everywhere, about people’s growth and development and our impact to the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don’t win.
  • Stay Three Steps ahead- We think bodly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident- anticipating and staying ahead of comsumer needs and external trends to beat the competition.

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

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 ‘Whole Self’ 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.