UV & Cluster QA Manager

Mondelez Sverige Production AB; Upplands Väsby kommun; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

On-site gym

Health check-ups

On-site massage

Chiropractor

Subsidised lunch

Staff shop discounts

On-site parking

Employee support program

Collective agreement

Insurance

Parental leave compensation

Art association

Job summary

Mondelez Sverige Production AB’s Marabou site in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, seeks a senior QA‑manager to lead the quality function for the plant and drive the quality agenda with the Plant Leadership team and 7 direct reports.

This leadership role emphasizes zero‑loss, continuous improvement, and compliance with GMP, food safety and health & safety standards, while partnering with cross‑functional teams to future‑proof operations.

Qualifications

• MSc in Engineering, Food Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality in manufacturing/production.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a senior, complex quality function for the Marabou site and drive the plant's quality agenda.
• Embed a zero‑loss mindset and continuous improvement culture across the site.
• Develop and coach your quality team to enable self-sufficient, empowered staff.
• Own budget and resource planning for the quality function, ensuring cost‑effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve site goals.
• Drive transformation through modern manufacturing practices and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Change management

Growth mindset

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MSc in Engineering

MSc in Food Science

MSc in Finance

Job description

Are You Ready to Lead a World-Class Chocolate Production?

Marabou is one of Sweden's most beloved chocolate brands and part of Mondelēz International — a global snacking leader with iconic brands such as Oreo, Toblerone, and Milka.

We are now looking for a QA‑manager to lead the Quality work at Marabou’s site in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. This is a senior, complex leadership role driving our quality department and the quality for the plant. A role to drive ways of working, change and efficiency with our plant.

You will report directly to the Plant Director and be responsible for driving quality and quality assurance for the whole site through the PLT (Plant Leadership team), your quality team and the organization. Your team consists of 7 direct reports who are a team of experts in the quality area.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead a high‑performing production function — take full ownership of Quality and Quality assurance, ensuring engagement and alignment with site and business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence — embed a zero‑loss mindset and continuous improvement culture in your team and the plant. Analyse performance data and KPIs to drive sustainable progress.
• Build and develop your team — foster a growth mindset and build capability at all levels to create self‑sufficient, empowered teams.
• Own budget and resource planning — take accountability for your function’s budget, driving cost‑effectiveness while maintaining and developing quality standards.
• Ensure compliance and standards — uphold all manufacturing standards including food safety, GMP, health & safety, environmental requirements, and internal policies. Ensure these are understood, implemented, and regularly reviewed.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally — partner with other functions to deliver on shared goals.
• Drive transformation and change — support the implementation of modern manufacturing practices and standards to future‑proof the operation together with the organization.

What You Will Bring

Required

• MSc in Engineering, Food Science or other relevant education e.g. within finance
• Minimum 5 years of experience of working with Quality in a manufacturing and/or production environment (Food production / Pharma)
• Proven leadership experience, preferably both team and matrix, excellent communication skills and productive collaborations
• Growth mindset — a genuine drive to develop yourself, your team, and the operation
• Change management experience — both in implementing and re‑aligning ways of working and standards
• Fluent in Swedish and English

Preferred

• Experience in the food/FMCG/CPG industry
• Experienced in being part of a management team and driving quality
• Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Six Sigma
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Project management experience

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role at one of Sweden's most iconic production sites
• Direct reporting line to the Plant Director
• The opportunity to shape and develop a significant part of the Marabou production operation
• A complex, rewarding role where no two days are the same
• Health & Benefits: Friskvårdsbidrag (Wellness allowance), on‑site gym, health check‑ups at age intervals, and subsidised on‑site massage and chiropractor
• Food & Shopping: Subsidised lunch in our canteen and favourable discounts in our staff shop
• Easy Everyday Life: Fenced parking for all on‑site employees and comprehensive employee support for health, work and private life
• Security: Collective agreement, contractual insurance, occupational health care, and extra compensation for parental leave
• Community: Art association and social activities

More about this role

• Location: Marabou Production Site, Upplands Väsby, Sweden
• Work schedule: 100%
• Travel requirements: Very limited travel outside plant
• Relocation Support Available: No Relocation support available

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.