Quality Management Systems (QMS) Specialist
Unilever · Chicago, Illinois, US
JOB PURPOSE The QMS Specialist plays a critical role in driving our manufacturing site toward World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards, anchored in zero def...
Job description
JOB PURPOSE: The QMS Specialist plays a critical role in driving our manufacturing site toward World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards, anchored in zero defects, zero waste, and zero losses. This position champions the deployment of Focused Improvement (FI) and Quality Improvement methodologies to reduce quality related losses and elevate cross functional performance. Acting as a key link between Production, Quality, and Logistics, the role ensures seamless end to end processes that uphold regulatory compliance, product integrity, and operational excellence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quality Support & Expertise: - Provide daily quality support to production and logistics teams, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of quality issues. - Own and maintain the site’s document control system, ensuring timely revisions of controlled documents, accurate change management, and full compliance with SOP requirements. - Develop and implement inspection procedures, validation protocols, and statistical quality control methods for raw materials, in process checks, and finished goods. Compliance & Quality Systems: - Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP, food safety regulations, and internal q...