• Job Description

  Req#: R-85710

  Unilever is currently hiring for : Quality Analyst

  Function : Supply Chain

  Location: Maydon Wharf Factory

  Terms & Conditions: full time

  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.

  At 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.

  JOB PURPOSE

  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. To assist with the quality assurance service to the business in order to ensure that products produced by the company are fit for use by the consumers according to Company’s specifications and standards.

  WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

  Inbound

  • Analyses all incoming raw and packaging material for non-conformities against company’s specifications and standards.
  • Perform all in-process analyses
  • Submits detected non-conformities to the QA Manager, Planning and Buying in order to follow up with suppliers.

  • Is responsible for processing material returns advise and supervises removal of poor quality material from site.

  • Ensures that all transactions are recorded on SAP daily.

  • Liaise with packaging suppliers and drive corrective actions.

  • Carries out Audits in the Warehouse and Dispensary to ensure that GMP is adhered to.
  • Is responsible for processing material returns advise and supervises removal of poor quality material from site.
  • Drive packaging supplier approval with supply management

  Conversion - Manufacturing

  • Responsible for auditing the analysis of bulk materials products, test equipment used and analyses conversion procedures.

  • Ensures that Quality/measuring equipment across the factory are calibrated.

  • Monitors test results and Logs them onto the IPM (In Process System) daily.

  Packing Hall

  • Manage quality stream during packaging trials
  • Assist with export orders
  • Carries out Factory quality audits on the packed products and decides whether or not to release the finished goods to the trade.

  Outbound

  • Analyses defective stock
  • Complete comparative studies of UL vs Competitor products
  • Analyses stock age report and liaises with Logistics Officer at the warehouse on how to handle stock (e.g. old stock, out first).

  Consumer Complaints

  • Analyses consumer and customer complaints and develop quality assurance improvement systems for the factory.

  Laboratory Requirements

  • Ensures Unilever test methodology is followed
  • Scoping and specing of lab equipment where relevant
  • Manage analytical process of quality stream during trials
  • Run all analytical test require for all factories.
  • Ensure supplier meets UL standards and drive Vertice with the supplier.

  General

  • compliance in line with the detailed workplan

  Experiences & Qualifications

  • Matric with Maths & Physical Science
  • National Diploma in Food Technology / Diploma in Biotechnology or BSc in Food Science/Microbiology/Analytical chemistry
  • Understanding of HACCP requirements
  • 1-3 year experience in manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of SAP, Ms Word and excel.
  • Ability to analyze data and information to recommend action

  Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

• About the company

  Unilever plc is a British multinational consumer goods company headquartered in London, England. Unilever's products are available in around 190 countries.

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