Quality Control Manager (m/w/d) - Your next role?

• Based on global QM strategy for QC, implement tactical and operational quality control plans for the assigned site in order to meet objectives.

• Applying applicable corporate or local guidance relating to EHS in QC.
• Defining EHS requirements for both employees working in QC and visitors (internal & external) to QC.
• Ensuring that effective procedures are in place to enforce the EHS requirements.
• Assuring the QC team is adequately trained and aware of applicable EHS requirements.

• Ensuring the QC function works in a manner that is compliant to Global QM's requirements for QC.

• Maintaining the global harmonization in quality of purchased raw materials and manufactured products to the defined standard/specification.
• Ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of sensory assessments, test results and the final QC Pass/Fail usage decision, considering all implications globally.
• Ensuring material standards are maintained, fit for use and updated as required.
• Ensuring that the material status of both Site & Batch owned inventory is appropriately maintained.

• Ensuring the function can provide adequate effective technical leadership, support, advice and expertise in relation to material quality issues and determine root cause / preventive action relating to material quality complaints, questions & enquiries.

• Ensuring that QC instrumentation and equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Ensuring that reagents, solvents, consumables etc used in QC are controlled and of the required quality.
• Ensuring that QC test methods are sufficiently accurate & precise, documented, version controlled and validated

• Effectively maintaining all aspects of material specifications
• Maintaining sample drawing & special handling instructions

• The management of employees within the QC function, ensuring the required level of capability and competency is maintained.
• Oversee the execution of annual human resources processes within the local QC organization and validate related results.
• Work with the local Operations management team and HR Business Partner(s) in developing a talent pipeline for the local QC organization.
• Drive the development and promotion of local QC talents within Operations.

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Overall work experience of 7+ years in a similar position.
• Previous background in Sensory Evaluation and Analytical QC required.
• 4 to 5 years of people management / supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency in English and French
• Proficiency in systems and procedures for laboratory operations.
• Proficiency in production methods and quality control systems and procedures in manufacturing facilities.
• Broad knowledge of product technologies and applications.
• Broad knowledge of ingredients and products safety principles, global standards as well as regulations.
• Knowledge of ingredients and products labelling regulations.
• Knowledge of sensory principles and understanding of the data analysis of sensory results.

• Healthcare support
• Career development opportunities
• Paid Time Off and family leave
• Retirement plan
• Sport and leisure clubs
• Company shop
• Staff restaurant

Remote working: Hybrid