Quality assistant manager australia, wellbeing collective

Define & implement quality frameworks that enable innovation, expansion, and compliance in Wellbeing Collective (WBC) portfolio in relevant markets.

• Be an active Quality member in the quality activities and innovation projects as per the business growth aspirations.
• Collaborate with various cross‐functional team members for expansion projects, ensuring quality is embedded at every stage.
• Work with contract manufacturers externally (within Australia and overseas) for quality‐related matters including Quality Control activities, food safety, compliance and resolution of issues.
• Coordinate with markets receiving products originated from Australia on quality‐related matters.
• Support audit and assessment of new/ existing manufacturing and/or packing sites (including laboratories/analytical capabilities) as per the product standards and Unilever mandatory requirements.
• Assist cross‐functional teams with activities overlapping quality, such as product specification, testing parameters, transit trials, and risk assessment for relevant markets.
• Maintain updated Quality Agreements and AQLs between selling and buying entities for commercialized goods.
• Establish and implement QMS/SOP to embed mandatory minimum quality processes in the system.
• Advise the Quality Lead APAC on all actions related to quality that impact business needs.
• Represent the Quality function on appropriate forums.
• Participate in incidents management for relevant markets.
• Execute quality assurance programs, CoA release, participation in project meetings, and maintain relevant documents to ensure efficient and effective quality activities.
• Ensure timely resolution of quality issues and deviations, working collaboratively with internal and external teams on corrective and preventive actions.
• Execute and participate in the effective quality review and approval of batch records, release testing, and other quality‐related documentation.
• Manage quality‐related activities in manufacturing, including vendor and site audits and quality inspections.
• Maintain quality systems and procedures, including SOPs, batch records, and quality metrics; lead investigations and approve plans to address quality issues impacting products, supervising CAPAs for deviations and investigations.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quality Assurance, science, Food Technology, medical sciences, etc.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient for the role.
• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance + Quality Control, including product innovation, manufacturing operations, laboratory, and QMS experience in a complex environment.
• Sound knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Business Processes, Quality Management Systems, HACCP & Food Safety.
• Working experience with TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) requirements for Australia.
• Manufacturing operations/factory experience.
• Experience in VMS (Vitamin Mineral Supplements), gummies, Hydration (powder products) is an added advantage.
• Prior auditing experience is an added advantage.
• Experience working in a cross‐functional environment.
• Ability to work with a multicultural team across varying time‐zones.
• Demonstrated agility with changing business needs.
• Strong analytical, prioritising, interpersonal, problem‐solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a fast‐paced, deadline‐oriented environment.
• Self‐motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of quality in distribution (Go‐To‐Market, WH Quality) is an added advantage.

The core of Unilever's culture is Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your well‐being, values what you do and celebrates your success. This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose‐led business and a global community, to progress your career locally and internationally, and to benefit from discounts on external company products, a referral reward programme and various other benefits.

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. This means we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable adjustment for the application process, please let us know so we can support you.