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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
Apply via company website ( https://www.unilever.co.za ) or
careers.unilever.com