Description

In this role, you will lead a dynamic QA team while ensuring the highest standards of product quality and food safety. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing quality systems, collaborating with suppliers, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

Requirements

• •Degree in food technology, quality management/quality assurance, or process technology
• •10+ years of professional experience in a leading role in quality management
• •10+ years of experience in internal and external auditing, HACCP, and food safety
• •Extensive experience in quality management within the food and beverage industry
• •Deep understanding of global standards such as GFSI and HACCP
• •Proven track record in leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
• •Proficiency in QA systems, SAP, and process digitalization tools
• •Strong background in managing strategic projects focused on quality improvement
• •Expertise in statistical methods, KPI-based decision-making, and data visualization tools
• •Skilled in conducting internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• •Fluency in English and German
• •Solution-oriented mindset and keen eye for detail
• •Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• •Hands-on and transparent personality capable of thriving in a dynamic global environment

Tasks

• •Lead and develop a high-performing QA team
• •Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• •Ensure quality and food safety at the premix production site
• •Implement and maintain effective quality and food safety systems
• •Ensure compliance with global quality standards, including GFSI and HACCP
• •Monitor copacker production sites and packaging suppliers
• •Act as a liaison for quality assurance topics with copackers and suppliers
• •Conduct internal and external audits
• •Track implementation of preventive and corrective actions
• •Oversee supplier and copacker qualification processes
• •Manage supplier performance to meet global standards
• •Ensure robust traceability processes for quality incidents
• •Drive efficiency and global digitalization of QA processes
• •Implement systems for process automation and KPI-based decision-making
• •Harmonize QA policies for consistent reporting across locations
• •Collaborate with partners to achieve quality excellence
• •Lead strategic projects to enhance product quality and operational performance
• •Develop innovative solutions for traceability and compliance

Tools & Technologies