Interim Manager QA/QC

Project overview

As an interim QA/QC Manager, you will steer the quality and food safety agenda of the factory.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Establish and further develop the quality and food safety strategy for the location
• Lead and professionalize the QA/QC team of 5 FTE
• Further develop the quality management system in accordance with BRC, HACCP, customer, and legal requirements
• Strengthen the food safety culture throughout the organization
• Initiate and manage improvement projects focused on structural performance improvement
• Analyze quality data and KPIs and translate them into concrete actions
• Guide the Factory Management Team in terms of quality risks, compliance, and improvements in operations
• Monitor the quality of raw materials, packaging, production, and final product throughout the entire chain
• Manage complaints, deviations, CAPA processes, and root cause analyses
• Optimize hygiene, cleaning, and pest control programs
• Maintain relationships with customers, certifiers, supervisors, and auditors
• Promote knowledge sharing and quality awareness within the organization
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within the food industry
• Extensive experience with certification processes, external audits, and inspections, including SEDEX/SMETA and supplier audits
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP, BRC, food safety systems, and relevant legislation and regulations
• Strong analytical skills with experience in translating data into improvement actions
• Strong personality with impact at operational and strategic levels and the ability to realize change
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Zaanstreek, NL
• Languages: Dutch