Quality Analyst, Night Shift

Unilever

  • Chicago, IL
  • $52,200-78,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Quality Analyst, Night Shift (10 PM - 6 AM) reports to Quality Lead and receives functional guidance from Quality supervision. They will provide functional support to Production, Maintenance and R&D personnel in matters relating to product quality and food safety at the plant. Internal contacts include plant leadership team, supervisors and other personnel from Production, Warehouse, R&D, Logistics, Finance, and Human Resources. External contacts include corporate Category Quality, GQE, MET, Suppliers and Customers.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 are ​passionate about ensuring product quality and food safety through monitoring and performing the daily Quality Control & Assurance activities in the Laboratory and Production environment​ then this role is just for you!You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BEThe Quality Analyst, Night Shift will:
  • ​Perform required quantitative and qualitative product & ingredient analyses and maintain accurate reporting. Review, monitor and take appropriate action regarding production processes to ensure conformance with critical factors, specification and plant and regulatory policies.
  • Review and report on summary production data as it relates to food safety, quality and efficiency. Utilize SAP-QM and SPC as analytical tool and WCM (World Class Manufacturing as Continuous Improvement process) as key drivers of our loss reduction process.
  • Assist Quality Supervision in the development and implementation of food safety and quality programs and the evaluation of customer complaints. Participate in making recommendations to Plant Leadership regarding quality and production system improvements.
  • Participate on FI teams in solving product/process losses with R&D, Engineering, Production supervisors and operators utilizing SPC, WCM or other appropriate problem solving methods.
  • Provide training to plant operations personnel on Quality programs to promote the safe and cost-effective production of quality product.
  • Maintain timely, accurate and complete reporting of routine and pertinent information to Quality management and other interested parties.
  • Work with product/process development to establish formulation methods that ensure the production of consistent quality products. Review new and revised product formulae to ensure that they conform to quality standards and are capable of meeting specification.
  • Responsible for verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of in-process formula, specifications and testing procedures and initiating changes as required.
  • Lead the sensory evaluation of in-process materials and finished products and make the necessary formula modifications as required to maintain or improve product quality as a consequence of ingredient or process variations.
  • Perform and document periodic sanitation and safety audits and make recommendations to management for improvement.
  • Monitor reprocessing and repackaging operations.
  • Actively participate on plant safety committee and promote Safety, Health and Environmental policies and programs.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEEDExperiences & Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Bio Engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years’ factory experience in QA/QC
  • Familiar with quality/food safety programs including HACCP, SSOP, Integrated Pest Management
  • Computer skill with MS Office –excel, word, PowerPoint, power apps.
Preferred
  • Experience in a food/beverage manufacturing environment
  • Experience with FDA cGMP, TPM, WCM, Statistics including SPC and SAP preferred.
  • Ability to perform basic microbiological sampling & testing and basic wet chemistry titration.
Skills​​You’re a change maker: You will leverage new digital tools to drive sustainable changes in the areas of responsibility. You have strong strategic influencing and organizational awareness to drive common practices across departments.​​You are inquisitive, resourceful and eager to Learn: You do not accept the norm, you are looking for opportunities to improve current designs and design processes that improve quality and production efficiency, data analysis and functionality.​​You’re a born leader: You are in charge of the food safety and quality of our product. You are a leader who makes decisions based on data and bring others along with you on your journey. You take pride in the facility, product, and decisions that drive change.​​You’re a dot connector: You are a part of many different groups and touch the work plans of many teams. You will connect the dots between engineering groups, operations, corporate quality, and safety.​​You’re a culture and change champion: You will drive a new way of working to the Quality community in our continued pursuit of delivering the best tasting, food safe, product. By living the quality principles, you will change the culture of the way we do things, also engaging others in the program to entrench this into our ways of working.​​You love to win, and have fun doing it: You have the opportunity to be instrumental at the Kilbourn plant, drive change and optimization of quality practices. You will have the opportunity to be involved with many different departments in a short time and get to experience big wins.Pay: The pay range for this position is $52,200 to $78,200. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.#WC123Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information about your Federal rights, please see and .Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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