Head of Quality - EWA

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. You will lead the Quality agenda, and will be responsible for overall Quality compliance, leading transformation, driving business improvement and setting the Quality Strategy in line with the Supply Chain and Business strategies. You will be responsible for the Quality function at manufacturing site(s), lead the governance and compliance to Unilever QMS and relevant GMPs, Regulatory and Legal Quality requirements. What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be The Head of Quality, EWA leads the regional Quality agenda and is responsible for overall Quality compliance, leading Quality transformation, driving business Quality improvement and setting the Quality Strategy in line with the regional Supply Chain and Business strategies. A key functional business partner for Supply Chain, BTs and Governance committees. Key Responsibilities Include Develop and implement the regional Quality strategy Responsible for product superiority and Consumer/Product safety through implementation of relevant standards in Sourcing Units, Collaborative Manufacturers, material Suppliers Oversee Quality improvement through UMS Pillar structures Enable Quality information management and cost-opportunity decision making Lead quality processes that support implementation of innovation Lead incident and crisis management for the relevant market Manage Quality in New Business Channels (e-commerce) Manage Consumer and Customer Feedback, including CEC interface and technical support Lead the local Quality Partner (Material suppliers and CMs) and Localization workstreams Drive end to end Quality digital transformation Lead Quality culture improvement initiatives What You Need To Succeed Experiences & Qualifications A relevant degree in Science or Technical discipline Demonstrated commercial acumen Exemplary performance demonstrated for managing high performing teams Demonstrated track record of working on complex problem solving, tight deadlines with quick turnaround Essential Deep technical understanding of effective Quality Management Systems Manufacturing process knowledge Experience in implementing Quality Management Systems Supplier (CM and material suppliers) quality management experience Desirable Good change management and influencing skills Previous experience in Quality and/or Operations Management roles Skills Excellent understanding of an integrated supply chain network. Excellent understanding of Quality Management Systems Quality in Manufacturing and Operations management Good understanding of an integrated supply chain network Good understanding of financial drivers Strong Customer Service orientation Strong interpersonal skills and team commitment Excellent team-working and networking skills Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation Ability to work well in a diverse team Ability to work with pe