Quality Specialist Collaborative Manufacturing Partners

Meat to please you! 

At the Vegetarian Butcher we’re looking for new ‘meat on the block’ to join us in the biggest food revolution of all times. 

Eleven years ago on October 4th (world animal day) Jaap Korteweg, 9th generation farmer and meat lover, founded The Vegetarian Butcher. Together with a devoted team of chefs and scientists he created innovate and sustainable meat successors directly from beans and legumes. Great tasting meat products, perfect i-meat-ations in flavor, texture and juiciness, but without the use of the animal. This was the start of our mission to become the biggest butcher in the world, by making plant-based meat the new standard. We try to make our mission a reality Through Craftmanship, Human Connections, Entrepreneurship, Rebelliousness, Humour, Passion, Optimism, Sustainability and Pioneering. When Unilever acquired the company end of 2018 they joined in on this mission and committed to accelerate the biggest food revolution of all time. 

Since the acquisition of the TVB by Unilever, the company is scaling up fast. In this journey at exponential pace we are looking for a Quality Specialist Collaborative Manufacturing* who has the passion to change the world! *CM is the new terminology for 3PM. 

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

The Quality Specialist CM focusses on implementing, executing, improving and providing technical quality support to Collaborative Manufacturing sites located in Europe in terms of compliance, innovation execution, quality risk management and quality improvement. 

It is a key role in supporting mitigation and management of UL Corporate Operational Risk (Design and production of products that meet our environmental, consumer safety and quality standards). The Quality Specialist CM with a focus on European CM’s is part of the TVB QA CM team which works closely together with the UL Europe Quality Team as well as with the TVB Global R&D team to ensure products manufactured in Collaborative Manufacturing(partners) meet Unilever specification, standards and regulatory requirements and provides support for TVB new product introduction (innovation, rejuvenation, activity requests), execution management and performance improvement. You will also support and be an active part of several SC (manufacturing) network projects. 

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR ‘CHOP’ TO BE DONE

• Supports The Vegetarian Butcher’s growth strategy, governance and goals while operating in alliance with the Unilever Quality strategy through European specific projects and targets 

• Verifies that Collaborative Manufacturing Partners can meet Unilever Quality standards by supporting technical capability assessments and closure of gaps identified. 

• Ensures and verifies ongoing compliance to Unilever Quality management standards in Collaborative Manufacturing Partners through KPI monitoring and non-conformance monitoring, intensive care, technical visits (as needed) and general oversight 

• Supports Cluster-specific quality improvement initiatives with Procurement and P&I where applicable. 

• Supports changes to existing and new External Manufacturing Partners through activities that assure quality/hygienic control processes are in place and operating efficiently, e.g. follow up on audit action plans 

• Supports quality and/or consumer safety training for CM’s 

• Provide support to local teams/ projects c 

• Participate on behalf of CM QA in projects (both in technical projects and the introduction of new products); 

• Support communication and training strategy and execution with Collaborative Manufacturing Partners. 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A BUTCHER 

• Minimum relevant professional experience of 5 years is required. 

• Relevant Bachelor or Master degree in general sciences or technical discipline (preferred: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science or Microbiology degree) 

• Depth of experience within UL foods Food as minimum, Experience in a UL CM coordinating- role as a plus 

• Knowledge of Unilever Quality standard; 

• Experience with performing technical visits; 

• Proven and recognized achievements in risk and change management 

• Analytical & structured thinker 

• A person that easily connects 

• Good communication skills (written & verbal) and fluency in English 

• Pro-active leadership mindset 

• Ability to work in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment 

• In essence you’re humble yet rebellious, entrepreneurial, energetic and fun! 

• You embrace change, are curious, learn rapidly and easily adapt your ways of working. 

READY TO SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES AND JOIN OUR BUTCHERS GUILD?

 To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application. 

Disclaimer 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.