Quality Manager

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a professional to take responsibility for the Quality area within a growing organization, with high autonomy and direct impact on operations, ensuring IFS Food certification and continuous improvement of the quality management system. Key Highlights: 1. High autonomy and direct impact on operations 2. Cross-functional role with documentary, regulatory, and operational components 3. Collaboration in product development and innovation projects We seek a professional to assume responsibility for the Quality area within a small and growing organization. This is a highly autonomous role with direct operational impact, ensuring continuity of IFS Food certification and evolution of the quality management system as new processes and products are developed. It is a cross-functional role with documentary, regulatory, and operational components, working closely with production and product development teams. Responsibilities * Ensure maintenance and updating of the quality management system and IFS Food certification * Prepare for and accompany internal and external audits * Manage and update the HACCP system * Ensure document control for the quality management system * Review and update cleaning plans and related records * Qualify and evaluate suppliers, ensuring collection and validation of technical and regulatory documentation (including packaging materials and food-contact materials) * Support label review and validation in accordance with applicable legal requirements * Manage non-conformities, complaints, and corrective/preventive actions * Monitor relevant legal and regulatory requirements for the food sector * Support new product development from regulatory and food safety perspectives * Conduct operational monitoring and internal verification activities in production Profile * Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Food Biochemistry, or a related field * Minimum 3 years of experience in quality roles within the food industry in an industrial setting * Practical experience with GFSI standards and participation in audits * Solid knowledge of HACCP and European food legislation * Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities in a dynamic environment * Practical, organized profile with attention to detail * Collaboration in product development and innovation projects, particularly in supporting new products, technical validation, and regulatory compliance assessment * Functional English for reading technical and regulatory documentation Work Location: On-site