Quality Manager

Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland  |  Sector: Food  |  Start Date: 1/29/2025  |  Job ref: 54352

The Client
Our client is a global leader in the dairy industry, offering a wide range of high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, yogurt, and specialized nutrition. With a rich heritage and commitment to sustainability, the company delivers nutritious products to millions of consumers worldwide

Role Description
The Quality Manager is responsible for QA and QC across three plants in Leeuwarden (Sweetened Condensed Milk, EVAP, and a Can factory). They ensure that all products meet safety, legal, and quality standards. The role involves leading the site QA/QC team, implementing Quality Management Process, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive continuous quality improvement. The Quality Manager is part of both the Site Management Team and Business Group QA Team.

Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Site QA/QC team, ensuring high performance and engagement.
- Define and implement the Quality Strategy for the Leeuwarden site.
- Align site quality initiatives with global QA/QC strategy.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external quality regulations and standards.
- Drive a strong Quality Mindset and oversee audits, incident management, and quality performance.
- Provide input on site-wide strategic decisions as part of the Site Management Team.

Requirements
- Academic background in Food Technology or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in the food industry.
- Experience in business change management and Lean Sigma improvement techniques.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
- Willing to relocate within a 1-hour drive distance from Leeuwarden.

Other information 
Apply to our vacancy for more information. Looking forward to getting in touch!

 

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