Job Title: Executive - Quality (TSL & Oikotan)
WL: 1A
Main Job Purpose:
The Site / Factory Quality Lead plays a critical role in deploying Unilever’s Quality strategy and ensuring compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and regulatory standards. This role leads the site’s quality team, drives continuous improvement, and ensures that innovations and operations deliver “Quality Right First Time.” The position is central to embedding a strong quality culture and safeguarding consumer trust.
Key Accountabilities:
• Quality Strategy & Governance
o Deploy Unilever’s Quality strategy, governance, and goals through site-specific projects and KPIs.
o Lead the implementation of Quality Culture and ensure alignment with Unilever GMP standards, specifications, and local regulatory requirements.
• Laboratory & Compliance Management
o Oversee ISO compliant laboratory operations including chemical and microbiological testing.
o Manage lab resources, calibration schedules, procurement of chemicals, and ring test execution.
o Ensure hygiene and microbiological safety across the site through validated cleaning and disinfection protocols.
• Factory Quality Operations
o Lead and coach the factory quality team to deliver on operational quality KPIs.
o Conduct and build capability for audits: GMP, HACCP (CCP & QCP), T5Z, OPQR, and Hygiene & Housekeeping.
o Drive resolution of quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Innovation & Change Management
o Ensure quality processes are embedded in all innovations, trials, and changes.
o Collaborate with R&D, Procurement, and SUIT to support trials and validate quality parameters.
• Artwork & Product Integrity
o Review and approve artworks for compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
o Manage product identification, traceability, and non-conformance protocols.
• Enzyme Laboratory Oversight (where applicable)
o Lead enzyme lab operations including equipment, testing workflows, and personnel management.
• Digital & Continuous Improvement
o Drive digitalization and automation of quality processes.
o Lead the Quality Pillar in Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) implementation.
Key Education and Skill Requirements:
• B.Sc Engineering from a reputed University.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.
• Knowledge in commercial procurement process.
• Digital savvy, experience in digital systems and usage
• Proactivity, also personal mastery, integrative personality
• Goal oriented mindset
Key Interfaces:
• Unit Operations Manager
• Manufacturing Lead
• Country Quality Manager
• R&D, Procurement, SUIT, BU
• Regulatory Affairs
• CM Factory Team
• External suppliers and 3P warehouses
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