Assistant Quality Manager

unilever; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Istanbul/Tuzla seeks an Assistant Quality Manager to champion quality, hygiene, and food safety across a key manufacturing project. You will develop quality plans, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement within a local scope.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Quality Management and 3–5 years in a supply chain environment, with experience in GMP, FSSC/BRC, and project management. English fluency and travel are needed, office-based in Istanbul.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 Years of experience in Supply chain relevant sector.
• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a project-based environment.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining FSSC, BRC or similar quality management systems.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to the industry or sector of the project.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English both oral and written.
• Ability to travel as required for project-related activities.
• Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures of FMCGs

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific quality plans and procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential quality issues and non-compliance.
• Collaborate with project and factory teams to develop and maintain project quality documentation, including quality control plans, inspection checklists, and test procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of quality records, including non-conformance reports, inspection reports, and corrective action reports.
• Train project team members on quality standards, processes, and procedures to promote a culture of quality throughout the project.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements and resolve any quality-related issues.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates on quality performance and improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality management to ensure continuous improvement of project quality processes.
• Develop validation protocols according to GMP guidelines and implement the validation plans for commissioning, run length determination, cleaning-disinfection etc.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Risk assessment

Project management

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join us as Assistant Quality Manager

FUNCTION SUPPLY CHAIN

REPORTS TO PROJECT RECEIVING MANAGER

SCOPE LOCAL

LOCATION ISTANBUL-TUZLA

TERMS & CONDITIONS FULL TIME OFFICE-BASED

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to champion quality, hygiene, and food safety excellence in one of our most exciting manufacturing investments. You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters - for people and the planet.

Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement project-specific quality plans and procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential quality issues and non-compliance.
• Collaborate with project and factory teams to develop and maintain project quality documentation, including quality control plans, inspection checklists, and test procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of quality records, including non-conformance reports, inspection reports, and corrective action reports.
• Train project team members on quality standards, processes, and procedures to promote a culture of quality throughout the project.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements and resolve any quality-related issues.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates on quality performance and improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality management to ensure continuous improvement of project quality processes.
• Develop validation protocols according to GMP guidelines and implement the validation plans for commissioning, run length determination, cleaning-disinfection etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 Years of experience in Supply chain relevant sector.
• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a project-based environment.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining FSSC, BRC or similar quality management systems.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to the industry or sector of the project.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English both oral and written.
• Ability to travel as required for project-related activities.
• Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures of FMCGs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Problem Solving
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Manufacturing Technology
• Audit & Inspection Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Hygienic Design Principles
• Food Safety

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