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Quality Manager
manager · Operations
Location: Nyírbátor Home Care & Personal Care Factory, Hungary
Function: Quality
Scope: Local
Terms & Conditions: Full-time, onsite
Salary range: 16,080,000 - 20,100,000 HUF gross per year
As part of a truly global organisation, you’ll gain more than a career. You’ll tap into a vibrant, diverse network in a culture that cares deeply where everyone can succeed and grow. You will have the opportunity to make an impact and be eligible to the annual bonus plan, based both on business results and individual measurable contribution and performance, as well as for Annual Shares Plan, in line with the current company policy.
JOB PURPOSE
This role exists to drive excellence in quality management across the Home Care and Personal Care manufacturing operations in Nyírbátor, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, consumer safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The Quality Manager will lead the site quality agenda, strengthen quality systems and capabilities, and partner with local and regional stakeholders to deliver sustainable business performance and innovation success. 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, coach, and develop the site Quality team across Home Care and Personal Care operations, fostering high-performing, collaborative, and and continuous improvement culture.
- Define, deploy, and monitor quality KPIs, translating performance data into actionable improvement plans that enhance product quality and operational excellence.
- Own and execute the site Quality Masterplan, ensuring alignment with global standards, business priorities, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage the site quality management system, ensuring effective governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Lead internal and external quality audits, coordinate corrective and preventive actions, and ensure sustained compliance outcomes.
- Partner with suppliers and external stakeholders to strengthen supplier quality performance and proactively address quality risks.
- Collaborate with Innovation, SUIT, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful implementation of innovation projects, process changes, and new technologies.
- Lead incident investigations, consumer complaint analysis, and root cause elimination activities to prevent recurrence and improve customer satisfaction.
- Manage quality-related budgets, training programs, hygiene standards, and capability-building initiatives across the site.
- Support the factory’s LEAN and UMS programs while championing the implementation of global quality standards and best practices.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Microbiology, Pharmacy or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an advanced quality management, senior specialist, or quality leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory compliance, audit management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Fluent Hungarian and professional proficiency in English are required.
- Advanced digital literacy, including Microsoft Office applications, data analytics tools, AI-enabled solutions, and digital quality systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Home Care and Personal Care manufacturing environments, particularly with liquid products and aerosol technologies.
- Previous experience leading multi-disciplinary quality teams within a fast-paced FMCG organization.
- Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing systems, UMS methodologies, and supplier quality management practices.
- ISO audit certification.
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
- Demonstrates resilience, accountability, and a strong results-oriented mindset while inspiring and enabling others to achieve ambitious goals.
- Uses data, insights, and sound judgment to identify opportunities, solve problems, and support sustainable improvements.
- Builds strong partnerships across functions and organizational levels, creating alignment and enabling successful delivery of business and factory strategies.
- Embraces continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation while fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits (in line with the current company policy):
- Cafeteria, snack card and canteen menu
- Private health package
- Private pension support
- Company shop and product packages
- Mental & physical wellbeing services
- Company Car with fuel card
Tools:
- PC
- Company phone
If you’d like to learn more about our benefits and policies, further details will be provided by Unilever’s Talent Acquisition team!
The compensation package and contractual level will be defined based on the candidate’s experience, technical skills, and seniority, as well as in alignment with internal equity principles.
Please submit your application in English.
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. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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