Site Quality Leader: Food Safety & Continuous Improvement

Unilever; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Voluntary benefits access

Job summary

Unilever seeks a Quality Manager at the Kilbourn site in Illinois to lead site-wide consumer safety and quality program implementation and continuous improvement. You will report to the Head of Quality for Nutrition and align with Unilever Quality strategy across design, technology, supply, manufacture, and delivery in the Condiments Network.

As a senior leader, you will build and coach the quality team, drive HACCP-based processes, ensure GMPs, manage microbiological concerns, and partner with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/lead experience in manufacturing; food manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work with people from differing backgrounds collaboratively is required.
• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience.
• Experience in production, quality, or materials management is required.
• Experience in WCM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement program.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence others through a matrixed environment is required.
• Ability to manage projects from inception to completion including hitting deadlines and documenting progress.
• Working knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ability to drive improvements using the Loss Tree is required.
• Familiarity with HAACP and other QA regulations preferred. Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site quality agenda and implement quality programs.
• Educate employees on Food Safety Programs and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across the Condiments Network.
• Inspire a culture where employees are passionate about the consumer experience and quality.
• Establish, lead, and deliver Quality systems for the site.
• Act as the subject matter expert on decisions related to quality programs and processes.
• Provide technical information related to product inquiries or complaints.
• Manage microbiological concerns.
• Collaborate with production departments on awareness and training.
• Ensure GMPs are in place; champion Quality initiatives.
• Hire, develop, and manage quality team.
• Participate in developing Quality learning frameworks and job skill profiles.
• Support regional and export markets to meet quality standards.
• Support Unilever Quality strategy and governance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality assurance

Food microbiology knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Project management

OEE awareness

HAACP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Job description

Unilever seeks a Quality Manager at the Kilbourn site in Illinois to lead site-wide consumer safety and quality program implementation and continuous improvement. You will report to the Head of Quality for Nutrition and align with Unilever Quality strategy across design, technology, supply, manufacture, and delivery in the Condiments Network.

As a senior leader, you will build and coach the quality team, drive HACCP-based processes, ensure GMPs, manage microbiological concerns, and partner with