Assistant Quality Manager - Contract manufacturing - Foods

unilever; Dörtyol; On-site; TRY 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is seeking an Assistant Quality Manager - Contract manufacturing - Foods in Istanbul-Umraniye, with 20-30% travel. You will lead end-to-end quality governance at third-party sites, ensuring products meet all requirements before release and audits keep sites compliant.

You will work with CM teams on quality documentation, CAPAs, and GMP validation plans, staying current on regulations and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement across CM quality processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years as a Quality Engineer in factory-based roles.
• Experience with FSSC, BRC or similar quality management systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to the project.
• Strong risk assessment and mitigation capabilities.
• MS Office proficiency.

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 CM teams to develop and maintain product quality documentation, including quality control plans, inspection checklists, and test procedures.
• 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.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements and resolve any quality-related issues.
• Participate in innovation 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 CM quality processes.
• Develop validation protocols according to GMP guidelines and implement the validation plans for commissioning, run length determination, cleaning-disinfection etc.

Skills

English fluency

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Audit & Inspection

Documentation

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Quality management systems (FSSC/BRC)

Job description

Unilever is currently hiring for Assistant Quality Manager - Contract manufacturing - Foods

Function: Supply Chain
Work Level: WL1
Reports to: Quality Manager Nutrition PTAB & Market Ops Pakistan
Scope: Local
Location: Istanbul-Umraniye/20-30% Travel
Terms & Conditions: Full Time Office-Based

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to lead end-to-end quality and food safety governance for products manufactured at third-party and collaborative manufacturing sites. The role ensures that innovation projects are quality-ready, products are released only when all defined requirements are met, partner sites remain compliant through risk-based audits, and preventive actions are embedded to avoid defects, incidents, and recurrence. 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 CM teams to develop and maintain product quality documentation, including quality control plans, inspection checklists, and test procedures.
• 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.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements and resolve any quality-related issues.
• Participate in innovation 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 CM 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.
• Proven experience (3 years +) as a Quality Engineer in a factory-based roles.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining FSSC, BRC or similar quality management systems.
• 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 to CM for innovation production, quality improvement studies and following regular production.
• 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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