About Unilever
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.
JOB PURPOSE
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.
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. If you love fast-paced environments and are passionate about recruiting, attracting the best talent, as well as providing superior candidate and hiring manager experience then this role is just for you!
What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be
- Quality Leadership & Governance
Establish, implement, and maintain the Site Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, food safety standards, legal directives, and company policies.
Act as the site authority on product quality and product safety, ensuring risks of non‑conformance are identified, managed, and mitigated.
Define and cascade site quality objectives aligned with company strategy and consumer/customer expectations.
- Risk Management & Control
Ensure DFMEA and PFMEA are developed, maintained, and effectively applied for all products and processes.
Define, implement, and maintain Quality Control Plans based on risk assessments.
Ensure critical product and process characteristics are clearly identified and controlled.
- Operations & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Production, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure quality requirements are embedded into daily operations.
Support new product introductions and process changes to ensure readiness, capability, and compliance before start‑up.
Ensure strong linkage between maintenance performance and quality outcomes.
- Supplier & Incoming Quality
Ensure robust supplier quality management, including incoming material inspection, supplier audits, and performance monitoring.
Drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier-related quality issues.
- Performance Monitoring & Improvement
Establish and maintain effective tracking of Quality KPIs and KAIs (e.g., complaints, defects, process capability, right‑first‑time).
Analyze trends, identify gaps, and lead continuous improvement projects to close performance gaps.
Ensure effective root cause analysis (RCA) for quality incidents and complete closure of actions.
- Audits & Compliance
Plan and lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit findings are addressed and corrective actions are implemented on time.
Ensure site readiness for customer, regulatory, and certification audits at all times.
- Capability & Resources
Ensure site personnel are trained, qualified, and certified where required.
Develop and manage the quality training agenda for the site.
Support planning and justification of CAPEX and non‑CAPEX investments related to quality improvement, preventive, and corrective actions.
- Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop the site Quality team (Quality Engineers, Analysts, Inspectors).
Drive a strong quality culture across the site.
- Quality Leadership & Governance
Establish, implement, and maintain the Site Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, food safety standards, legal directives, and company policies.
Act as the site authority on product quality and product safety, ensuring risks of non‑conformance are identified, managed, and mitigated.
Define and cascade site quality objectives aligned with company strategy and consumer/customer expectations.
- Risk Management & Control
Ensure DFMEA and PFMEA are developed, maintained, and effectively applied for all products and processes.
Define, implement, and maintain Quality Control Plans based on risk assessments.
Ensure critical product and process characteristics are clearly identified and controlled.
- Operations & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Production, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure quality requirements are embedded into daily operations.
Support new product introductions and process changes to ensure readiness, capability, and compliance before start‑up.
Ensure strong linkage between maintenance performance and quality outcomes.
- Supplier & Incoming Quality
Ensure robust supplier quality management, including incoming material inspection, supplier audits, and performance monitoring.
Drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier-related quality issues.
- Performance Monitoring & Improvement
Establish and maintain effective tracking of Quality KPIs and KAIs (e.g., complaints, defects, process capability, right‑first‑time).
Analyze trends, identify gaps, and lead continuous improvement projects to close performance gaps.
Ensure effective root cause analysis (RCA) for quality incidents and complete closure of actions.
- Audits & Compliance
Plan and lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit findings are addressed and corrective actions are implemented on time.
Ensure site readiness for customer, regulatory, and certification audits at all times.
- Capability & Resources
Ensure site personnel are trained, qualified, and certified where required.
Develop and manage the quality training agenda for the site.
Support planning and justification of CAPEX and non‑CAPEX investments related to quality improvement, preventive, and corrective actions.
- Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop the site Quality team (Quality Engineers, Analysts, Inspectors).
Drive a strong quality culture across the site.
Experiences & Qualifications
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
- 4 – 7 Years of Experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Industrial)
- FMCG experience is preferred
- Experience in Manufacturing especially within Foods & Beverages.
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Communications skills internal & external.
- Analytical skills
- Managing & Leading Change.
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 pregnancy and maternity.
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.
Skills Required
- 4 - 7 Years of Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Industrial)
- FMCG experience is preferred
- Experience in Manufacturing especially within Foods & Beverages
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Communications skills internal & external
- Analytical skills
- Managing & Leading Change
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
Unilever Insights
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
