UV & Cluster QA Manager
Mondelēz International · Upplands Väsby, Stockholm County, Sweden
Food and Beverage Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Lead the Quality and Quality Assurance department for the Marabou production site, reporting to the Plant Director. Drive operational excellence, compliance with food safety standards, and the development of a high-performing quality team.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires an MSc in Engineering, Food Science, or a related field with at least 5 years of quality experience in manufacturing (Food or Pharma). Must have proven leadership experience and fluency in both Swedish and English.
Benefits
Full description
Job Description
Are You Ready to Lead a World-Class Chocolate Production?
Marabou is one of Sweden's most beloved chocolate brands and part of Mondelēz International — a global snacking leader with iconic brands such as Oreo, Toblerone, and Milka.
We are now looking for a QA-manager to lead the Quality work in our site Marabou site in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. This is a senior, complex leadership role driving our quality department and the quality for the plant. A role to drive ways or working, change and efficiency with our plant.
You will report directly to the Plant Director and be responsible for driving quality and quality assurance for the whole site through the PLT (Plant Leadership team), your quality team and the organization. Your team are 7 direct reports are a team of experts in the quality area.
How You Will Contribute
You will:
- Lead a high-performing production function — take full ownership Quality and Quality assurance, ensuring engagement and alignment with site and business objectives.
- Drive operational excellence— embed a zero-loss mindset and continuous improvement culture in your team and the plant. Analyse performance data and KPIs to drive sustainable progress.
- Build and develop your team — foster a growth mindset and build capability at all levels to create self-sufficient, empowered teams.
- Own budget and resource planning — take accountability for your functions budget, driving cost-effectiveness while maintaining and developing quality standards.
- Ensure compliance and standards — uphold all manufacturing standards including food safety, GMP, health & safety, environmental requirements, and internal policies. Ensure these are understood, implemented, and regularly reviewed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally — partner with other functions to deliver on shared goals.
- Drive transformation and change — support the implementation of modern manufacturing practices and standards to future-proof the operation together with the organization.
What You Will Bring
Required
- MSc in Engineering, Food Science or other relevant education e.g. within finance
- Minimum 5 years of experience of working with Quality in a manufacturing and/or production environment (Food production / Pharma)
- Proven leadership experience, preferably both team and matrix, excellent communication skills and productive collaborations
- Growth mindset — a genuine drive to develop yourself, your team, and the operation
- Change management experience — both in implementing and re-aligning way of working and standards.
- Fluent in Swedish and English (spoken and written)
Preferred
- Experience in the food/FMCG/CPG industry
- Experienced in being a part of a management team and driving quality
- Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Six Sigma
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Project management experience
What We Offer
- A senior leadership role at one of Sweden's most iconic production sites
- Direct reporting line to the Plant Director
- The opportunity to shape and develop a significant part of the Marabou production operation
- A complex, rewarding role where no two days are the same
- Health & Benefits: Friskvårdsbidrag (Wellness allowance), on-site gym, health check-ups at age intervals, and subsidized on-site massage and chiropractor.
- Food & Shopping: Subsidized lunch in our canteen and favorable discounts in our staff shop.
- Easy Everyday Life: Fenced parking for all on-site employees and comprehensive employee support for health, work, and private life.
- Security: Collective agreement, contractual insurance, occupational health care, and extra compensation for parental leave.
- Community: art association and social activities.
More about this role
What you need to know about this position: Location: Marabou Production Site, Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Work schedule: 100%
Travel requirements:
Very limited travel outside plant
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Corporate Quality Assurance
Product Quality, Safety and Compliance
