QA Manager Operations - Vandemoortele - Belgique

Vandemoortele

Région

Belgique

In order to reinforce our Corporate Quality Team we are looking for a:


QA MANAGER OPERATIONS


As a Quality Manager Operations you are part of the Group QA team and responsible for the QA leadership within Operations.
You will play a key role in monitoring and advising on the quality management and support multiple sites by evaluating and continuously improving quality performances to guarantee product quality and service that meets customer and legal expectations.
The Quality Manager Operations reports to the Group Quality Manager.

Your key responsibilities:

  • You will follow up on quality performance of the sites within and advise on quality improvement plans to the operational management. You will identify quality objectives in line with the business needs and insure that targets are achieved by supporting the team of local Quality responsibles and in close cooperation with the site managers.
  • You will ensure the certification of different quality standards (IFS, BRC …) and implement guidelines by giving training and support to the local sites.
  • You will participate or lead internal and external audits of both customer and suppliers where assistance is needed.
  • As Quality Manager Operations you will be the expert within the organisation for several product groups. You will take the lead or coordinate the root cause and action plans on structural complaints over the different sites.
  • Regarding major integration projects (e.g. establishment of new production lines) and innovation projects you will have a key role and be the key contact person for all related quality topics and issues. You will act as a single point of contact for different stakeholders, s.a. R&D, the production sites, etc.
  • You will act as a Project Lead or Mentor for new projects in the scope of Quality such as ethical standards, 5S, performance improvement…
  • You will hand over best practices within the company from one site to another.
  • You monitor the continuous development, level and support of the team of local Quality Managers (provide necessary trainings, involvement in projects, etc.)

Your profile:

  • The ideal candidate has a Master of Science in Bioengineering or equal by experience and a couple of years of relevant experience in an operational Q-function in an international environment. Multisite experience is a clear asset.
  • A good knowledge of the quality standards within the food industry (BRC, IFS) is a must.
  • You have an eye for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • This position requires strong project management skills and the ability to manage crisis situations and complaints.
  • You are a real team player with a non-directive management style and able to have impact on internal and external Stakeholders.
  • You have a hands-on mentality and pro-active attitude.
  • Languages: Fluently English speaking, notion in French
  • Willing to travel up to 50% within Europe (short trips).

Offer:

Vandemoortele is one of the European market leaders in the food sector. It is an ambitious and financially solid company, thanks to its focus on customers, operational excellence and innovation. On top of this challenging function, Vandemoortele offers you an attractive working environment with interesting career opportunities. It goes without saying that this position comes with an attractive salary, complemented by a package of fringe benefits.

Vandemoortele

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