Regulatory & Quality Manager(m/w/x)

Description

As the guardian of product safety, you will ensure the company's tea portfolio meets strict EU standards. You'll manage everything from laboratory testing and certifications to authority relations.

Requirements

• •Degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or related technical field
• •Minimum 5 years experience in Quality or Regulatory food industry roles
• •Deep understanding of EU food law, labeling, RASFF, and TRACES
• •Certified HACCP Team Leader or PCQI qualification preferred
• •Strong analytical skills, structured mindset, and attention to detail
• •Audit-ready mentality and proactive ownership
• •English proficiency (minimum C1)

Tasks

• •Ensure compliance with EU food regulations
• •Adhere to German tea and food ordinances
• •Approve packaging and labeling for EU markets
• •Manage Organic, Fairtrade, and Rainforest Alliance certifications
• •Coordinate audits in Germany and Poland
• •Monitor storage conditions at the distribution center
• •Improve the Food Safety Management System
• •Coordinate testing with third-party laboratories
• •Document and manage technical non-conformities
• •Lead root cause and fishbone analyses
• •Implement corrective and preventive actions
• •Manage supplier claims and non-conformity reports
• •Handle quality-related customer complaints
• •Lead rapid responses for health-related complaints
• •Analyze complaint trends for quality improvements
• •Liaise with German and Polish food authorities
• •Conduct bi-annual mock traceability recalls

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