{"id":12247,"date":"2025-06-24T16:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/site-quality-lead\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T00:24:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T00:24:15","slug":"site-quality-lead","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=12247","title":{"rendered":"Site Quality Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n<p>\tUnilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do \u2013 creating a better business and a better world.<br \/>\n\tOwns 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.<\/p>\n<p>WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE<\/p>\n<p>\tMaintains 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<br \/>\n\tDevelop department personnel and development of departmental quality goals. Key leader in continuous improvement programs for quality, safety, cost and service<br \/>\n\tManages programs required for the control of nonconforming products, Product\u00a0identification and traceability, laboratory methods and calibration, inspection and test systems, document and records control.<br \/>\n\tReviews 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.<br \/>\n\tManage 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.<br \/>\n\tIdentify top consumer, customer and CRQS continuous improvement projects to be developed and implemented with a multifunctional team<br \/>\n\tQuality Assurance &#8211; Develop and implement appropriate verification programs and systems to manage product quality and minimize non-conformance<br \/>\n\tManage Dept Personnel &#8211; 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<br \/>\n\tDecision Making &#8211; Making technical decisions that involve risk assessment and compliance, which can affect both product costing and customer satisfaction<br \/>\n\tDeveloping Others &#8211; 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<br \/>\n\tTechnical Leadership &#8211; Design and implement elements of the quality system, obtain and communicate technical information as appropriate to plant process and in support of operations improvement<br \/>\n\tCost Management &#8211; 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<br \/>\n\tComply with Unilever Policies for SHE and Quality<\/p>\n<p>WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED<\/p>\n<p>Experiences &amp; Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>\tCompleted BSc\/ BTech Degree<br \/>\n\t3-5 years QC Supervisory experience within a manufacturing or division QA environment<br \/>\n\tMust 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<br \/>\n\tProficient experience with process and package improvements and innovations that drive cost reduction<br \/>\n\tStrong leadership and management experience, budget and cost reduction and project management experience<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>careers.unilever.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/careers.unilever.com","_company_name":"Unilever","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za","_company_tagline":"On any given day, two billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life. With more than 400 brands focused on health and wellbeing, no company touches so many people\u2019s lives in so many different ways. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to in... read moredulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann\u2019s and Omo, alongside trusted local names such as Blue Band, Pureit and Suave. For us, sustainability is integral to how we do business. With 7 billion people on our planet, the earth\u2019s resources can be strained. This means sustainable growth is the only acceptable model of growth for our business. The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan sets out to decouple our growth from our environmental impact, while at the same time increasing our positive social impact. Our Plan has three big goals that by 2020 will enable us to: - Help more than a billion people to improve their health and well-being. - Halve the environmental footprint of our products. - Source 100% of our agricultural raw materials sustainably and enhance the livelihoods of people across our value chain. We believe that as a business we have a responsibility to our consumers and to the communities in which we have a presence. Around the world we invest in local economies and develop people\u2019s skills inside and outside of Unilever. 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