Knorr Quality Lead

About Unilever With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.JOB PURPOSEAt Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you love fast-paced environments and are passionate about recruiting, attracting the best talent, as well as providing superior candidate and hiring manager experience then this role is just for you!What Will Your Main Responsibilities BeQuality Leadership & GovernanceEstablish, implement, and maintain the Site Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, food safety standards, legal directives, and company policies.Act as the site authority on product quality and product safety, ensuring risks of non‑conformance are identified, managed, and mitigated.Define and cascade site quality objectives aligned with company strategy and consumer/customer expectations.Risk Management & ControlEnsure DFMEA and PFMEA are developed, maintained, and effectively applied for all products and processes.Define, implement, and maintain Quality Control Plans based on risk assessments.Ensure critical product and process characteristics are clearly identified and controlled.Operations & Cross‑Functional CollaborationPartner with Production, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure quality requirements are embedded into daily operations.Support new product introductions and process changes to ensure readiness, capability, and compliance before start‑up.Ensure strong linkage between maintenance performance and quality outcomes.Supplier & Incoming QualityEnsure robust supplier quality management, including incoming material inspection, supplier audits, and performance monitoring.Drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier-related quality issues.Performance Monitoring & ImprovementEstablish and maintain effective tracking of Quality KPIs and KAIs (e.g., complaints, defects, process capability, right‑first‑time).Analyze trends, identify gaps, and lead continuous improvement projects to close performance gaps.Ensure effective root cause analysis (RCA) for quality incidents and complete closure of actions.Audits & CompliancePlan and lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit findings are addressed and corrective actions are implemented on time.Ensure site readiness for customer, regulatory, and certification audits at all times.Capability & ResourcesEnsure site personnel are trained, qualified, and certified where required.Develop and manage the quality training agenda for the site.Support planning and justification of CAPEX and non‑CAPEX investments related to quality improvement, preventive, and corrective actions.Team ManagementLead, coach, and develop the site Quality team (Quality Engineers, Analysts, Inspectors).Drive a strong quality culture across the site.Quality Leadership & GovernanceEstablish, implement, and maintain the Site Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, food safety standards, legal directives, and company policies.Act as the site authority on product quality and product safety, ensuring risks of non‑conformance are identified, managed, and mitigated.Define and cascade site quality objectives aligned with company strategy and consumer/customer expectations.Risk Management & ControlEnsure DFMEA and PFMEA are developed, maintained, and effectively applied for all products and processes.Define, implement, and maintain Quality Control Plans based on risk assessments.Ensure critical product and process characteristics are clearly identified and controlled.Operations & Cross‑Functional CollaborationPartner with Production, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure quality requirements are embedded into daily operations.Support new product introductions and process changes to ensure readiness, capability, and compliance before start‑up.Ensure strong linkage between maintenance performance and quality outcomes.Supplier & Incoming QualityEnsure robust supplier quality management, including incoming material inspection, supplier audits, and performance monitoring.Drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier-related quality issues.Performance Monitoring & ImprovementEstablish and maintain effective tracking of Quality KPIs and KAIs (e.g., complaints, defects, process capability, right‑first‑time).Analyze trends, identify gaps, and lead continuous improvement projects to close performance gaps.Ensure effective root cause analysis (RCA) for quality incidents and complete closure of actions.Audits & CompliancePlan and lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit findings are addressed and corrective actions are implemented on time.Ensure site readiness for customer, regulatory, and certification audits at all times.Capability & ResourcesEnsure site personnel are trained, qualified, and certified where required.Develop and manage the quality training agenda for the site.Support planning and justification of CAPEX and non‑CAPEX investments related to quality improvement, preventive, and corrective actions.Team ManagementLead, coach, and develop the site Quality team (Quality Engineers, Analysts, Inspectors).Drive a strong quality culture across the site.Experiences & QualificationsWHAT YOU