Quality Management Specialist At Ekaterra Egypt
Quality MGT Specialist, ekaterra, Egypt (Short-term)
Full Job Description
Job Title: Quality Management Specialist, ekaterra, Egypt
Job Type: (Short-term Contract/Blossom project) – Immediate Hire
Work Location: Egypt, 06th of October
About ekaterra:
With an annual turnover of around €2bn, ekaterra is the world’s largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2 and PG Tips. ‘eka’ is a word taken from the Sanskrit language which means unity and one purpose, while ‘terra’ represents the earth and nature. As ekaterra we are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants.
In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the ekaterra business from its previous owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, ekaterra is even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the wider world. With 11 production factories in four continents and tea growing estates in three countries, ekaterra is a profitable and growing business whose brands reach hundreds of millions of consumers. It has a presence in over 100 countries.
Under the ownership of CVC, ekaterra has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, ekaterra is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that’s opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day.
At ekaterra, we put consumer love at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field.
Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to grow a world of wellbeing.
Your Role
The purpose of this role is to lead project technical elements (e.g. formulation, processing, consumer technical insights, specifications, claims, quality, safety, & in some cases manufacturing).
Leads the technical timeline of projects from Idea to Market Ready and oversees deployment within countries or across the region.
Co-ordinates inputs from many different R&D specialties (Formulation, Process, Packaging, Consumer Technical Insight, regulatory Specifications etc & sometimes Supply Chain).
Supports the regional savings agenda from technical POV.
Your Key Tasks:
Quality Assurance
Performs inbound sampling & testing of raw & pack materials using approved method of analysis and check compliance with specifications / standards. Block and release materials using SAP
Submits detected non-conformities to the Quality Lead, Planning, Production and Supplier (raise SNCR in SAP / Tea system). Follow up with suppliers for corrective actions
Ensure rejected material returns advice completed timeously and ensure removal of poor-quality material from site back to suppliers.
Ensure that all transactions are recorded on SAP.
Carry out factory quality inspections on blends and packed products and advises whether to release finished goods to DC
Ensures that CRQS (consumer relevant quality standards) checks are conducted as per SOP and that any CRQS training is conducted as per need.
Ensures retention samples are kept for all product produced by line and for each shift.
Analyses and investigates consumer and customer complaints and follows up with appropriate corrective actions
SAP-QM
Be the receiver of Train-the-Trainer training provided by Accenture teams and roll out the training to all SAP-QM users in BEA factory.
Build the SAP-QM structure and own the QM Master Data set for BEA.
Implement a solid inbound sampling process at BEA in line with the Global Design Ensure that relevant Quality Master Data are made available for other SAP modules.
Organise and lead the User Acceptance Testing for SAP-QM in close cooperation with the Global SAP-QM specialist (in the global Q-team from Dec. 22)
Act as the First Point of Contact (FPoC) and Key-User for SAP-QM in BEA factory Partner with Global Quality, Blossom team, Accenture, and any other relevant team/discipline to coordinate the implementation of the S4H QM Module in BEA factory.
Support the preparation of manual workarounds enabling essential Quality data to be captured and stored in case of issues with SAP-QM at system Go-Live.
Skills and Experience
1-3-year experience in FMCG/ Manufacturing environment
Experience with SAP-QM in a Foods Manufacturing environment
Multiple years Supply Chain experience preferred
Consumer and customer complaints management (working knowledge preferred)
Route Cause Analysis working knowledge and experience
Packing and raw materials working knowledge and experience preferred
Experience with Tea (Blending & Packing) will be an added advantage
Key performance indicators
System knowledge: Understanding of Quality Management processes in Food Manufacturing operations.
Good knowledge of ERP systems, especially SAP. SAP-QM knowledge will be a key benefit
Team Commitment: Work co-operatively as a member of a team proactively sharing knowledge. Are positive role model for effective team working, facilitate the operation of the team of which they are a part.
Holding People Accountable: Seek clarity around individual and team expectations to ensure delivery of results.
Change Catalyst: Are receptive and positive towards change, see change as a challenge and as an opportunity for themselves as well as for the business.
Seizing the Future: Display a desire for action, habitually equip themselves to be able to maximise opportunities. Take decisive action to create business improvements.
Organisational Awareness: Understand formal and informal structures and processes of the organisation, and how to work in a matrix organisation. Recognise organisational culture and climate, understand unspoken organisational limits.
Breakthrough Thinking: Understand business opportunities and obstacles, use common sense and an understanding of customers and consumers to identify problems and opportunities. Spot patterns, trends, or discrepancies in information, then apply this insight to provide immediate business improvements.