Quality Manager

Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland  |  Sector: Food  |  Start Date: 1/30/2025  |  Job ref: 54355

Quality Manager – Leeuwarden

About the company
Our client is a leading dairy manufacturer with a strong presence in Leeuwarden. The site consists of three production plants specializing in sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk (coffee cream), and can manufacturing. With a commitment to quality and innovation, they deliver safe and high-quality products to consumers and businesses worldwide. They foster a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to grow, take ownership, and contribute to the company’s success.

About the position
As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products leaving the site meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality. You will lead the QA and QC teams, drive continuous improvement, and implement quality strategies aligned with the company’s global standards. As a key member of the site management team, you will collaborate with multiple departments to enhance processes and maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.

Responsibilities
-Lead and develop the site QA and QC team, creating an environment for growth and performance
-Define and implement the quality strategy for the site in alignment with the overall company vision
-Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations
-Oversee quality performance, manage audits, and drive improvements in food safety and quality systems
-Own the quality incident process and proactively manage risks
-Promote a strong quality mindset throughout the organization and support continuous improvement initiatives
-Act as a key advisor to the site management team, contributing to broader strategic decisions

Requirements
-At least 10 years of experience in quality and quality assurance, preferably in the food industry
-Academic background in food technology or a related field
-Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to drive change and engage teams
-Experience with lean sigma improvement techniques
-Fluency in Dutch and English
-Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and innovative production environment.

Interested? Apply below and we will reach out to discuss this further!

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