Responsibilities

Management Systems

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, BRC Packaging, ISCC+ and other relevant industry standards.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, certification agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise internal, hygiene checks, and external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes, products, and services.
• Oversee corrective and preventive action programs, ensuring timely resolution and long-term effectiveness.
• Handle administrative quality management tasks and ensure accurate documentation and processing.
• Serve as a secondary contact point for customers regarding management system enquiries.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Manage environmental government reporting and permit control.
• Report on environmental performance.

Regulatory Compliance

• Follow up on regulatory requirements related to raw materials and final products in close cooperation with headquarters.
• Respond to customer enquiries regarding regulatory compliance.

Quality & Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively within a matrix organizational structure.
• Work closely with the local leadership team to strengthen the quality culture and optimize procedures.
• Manage customer complaints and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Report complaints to suppliers and follow up on resolutions.
• Prepare and monitor monthly quality KPIs.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering(Polytechnic University) is required. A Master’s degree in Quality Management, Food Technology, or a related field will be considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in Quality Management within the food manufacturing industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems and international standards, including ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, HACCP, as well as applicable food legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in managing internal and external audits, customer audits, certification bodies, CAPA processes, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, risk management, process optimization, and change management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and promote a strong quality culture throughout the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret quality data, identify trends, and drive strategic decision-making.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental standards and their integration into quality management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/QMS systems.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel occasionally abroad and to other company sites.

What our client offers

• A key role with significant impact on organizational performance and strategy.
• Opportunities to shape and influence the company’s quality and safety culture.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and international working environment with cross-functional exposure.
• Private health insurance
• Transportation expenses coverage (fuel & toll expenses)