Project Quality Engineer - FMCG & GMP

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

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.