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Scope: Local

Reports to: Corlu Factory Quality Manager

Location: Corlu Ice Cream Factory

Terms & Conditions: Full time

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Quality Engineer acts as the quality business partner for an assigned production cell, driving quality performance, food safety compliance and operational excellence. The role is responsible for leading continuous improvement, supporting innovation and change management, managing complaints related to the area, and ensuring sustainable implementation of HACCP, FSSC 22000, GMP and Ice Cream Management System (ICMS) standards.

The position also plays a key role in hygienic engineering improvements and digital quality transformation initiatives aligned with the company vision of moving from end-product inspection to predictive process control and no-touch quality systems. In addition, the role is expected to act as a culture ambassador, promoting strong quality and safety behaviours across the shopfloor through visible leadership and daily engagement.
 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Cell Quality Partnership & Daily Operations

Act as the quality partner for the assigned production cell and provide day-to-day quality leadership
Ensure zero food safety incidents
Participate in daily operational meetings and performance reviews
Ensure effective implementation of GMP, hygiene, ICMS and quality standards on the shopfloor
Drive accountability and support a strong quality culture within the area
Promote safe working behaviours and actively support a strong health & safety culture through daily presence and intervention when needed

Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence

Lead defect, waste, rework and quality loss reduction initiatives
Drive root cause analysis and CAPA actions for recurring issues
Improve process capability, first-time-right performance and operational consistency
Use data and trends to identify opportunities and eliminate chronic losses
Support standardization and best practice deployment

Complaints & Consumer Quality

Lead complaint investigations related to the assigned cell
Coordinate cross-functional root cause analysis and corrective actions
Ensure robust recurrence prevention actions are implemented
Track complaint trends and proactively reduce consumer quality risks

Innovation & Change Management

Support new product launches, trials, reformulations and packaging changes
Conduct quality risk assessments for process or product changes
Ensure operational readiness before launch
Support successful handover from project phase to routine production

Food Safety & Management Systems

Support HACCP studies, validation and periodic reviews for assigned area
Ensure effective implementation of prerequisite programs and food safety controls
Support FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 compliance activities
Support deployment, sustainment and continuous improvement of ICMS standards and ways of working within the assigned production cell
Participate in internal, external and customer audits
Drive timely closure of audit findings and system gaps

Hygienic Engineering

Identify hygienic design gaps in equipment, layout and utilities
Participate in new equipment and modification reviews from a hygienic design perspective
Drive improvements in cleanability, accessibility, zoning, drainage and material suitability
Work closely with Engineering to reduce contamination risks through design

Digital Quality & No-Touch Quality

Lead and support digital quality projects within the assigned cell
Drive initiatives shifting quality assurance from manual inspection to process control and prevention
Identify opportunities for sensors, automation, vision systems and predictive controls
Develop dashboards, trend monitoring tools and early warning systems
Support validation and implementation of new digital quality technologies

Reporting & Collaboration

Analyze trends and prepare weekly / monthly quality performance reports
Escalate risks and improvement opportunities proactively
Work closely with Production, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain and other functions
Coach frontline teams on quality ownership, standards and safe behaviours

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related disciplines
At least 2 years of experience in Quality, Food Safety or Manufacturing within FMCG / food production
Experience in production environments with strong shopfloor interaction
Experience in problem solving, improvement projects and cross-functional teamwork
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, management systems and continuous improvement principles
Experience with audits, complaints or process quality management is an advantage
Experience with digital tools, data analytics or automation projects is a plus
Good command of English

Key Skills

Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision making
Hands-on and proactive approach with high shopfloor presence
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
Ownership mindset with strong follow-up discipline

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Structured and systematic working style
Continuous improvement and change mindset

Ability to positively influence behaviours and build strong quality & safety culture
Digital curiosity and improvement orientation

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive quality professional who enjoys working close to operations, solving real problems, improving processes and building preventive quality systems rather than relying on end-product inspection. The person should also be a positive role model who actively strengthens quality and safety culture across the factory while supporting ICMS deployment and operational excellence.

LEADERSHIP:

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. ​
• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth. ​
• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.​
• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments. 

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :

· We are all about growth

· We operate with speed and simplicity

· We win together with fun

· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry

· We care and challenge

· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

Disclaimer 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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 The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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.