Global Head of Manufacturing Quality & Food Safety

Your Role

We are looking for a Global Head of Manufacturing Quality & Food Safety
, who will report to the QFSER Director. In this role, you will be responsible for Quality & Food Safety across our manufacturing sites and will act as the catalyst for the impeccable execution of our global standards at the gemba (the point of manufacture). Your goal will be to elevate both the technical and cultural standards of our plants, ensuring that Quality & Food Safety acts as a strategic enabler of growth and innovation through close interdependence with our Operations teams.

• Implementation Leadership (Hands-on):
  Provide direct, on-site support to manufacturing teams to ensure the robust deployment of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems, translating high-level standards into daily operational excellence.
• Process & Quality Mastery:
  Lead the standardization of critical processes across all manufacturing sites, ensuring technical knowledge is effectively transferred to line teams to eliminate variability and defects.
• Quality Culture in Action:
  Act as a primary change agent to deploy our "Culture in Action" pillar, empowering Shift Leads and operators to take full ownership of quality at every stage of the production process.
• Advanced Problem Solving:
  Spearhead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies for technical deviations, ensuring that solutions are definitive, practical, and scalable across our manufacturing network.
• Capability Development:
  Design and execute shop-floor technical training programs to upskill QFS and Production teams, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and technical mastery.
• Value-Driven Governance:
  Streamline and manage the internal audit system to ensure it serves as a tool for continuous industrial improvement rather than a mere compliance exercise.

• University degree in Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree highly valued.
• 7+ years of experience leading Quality & Food Safety management within high-speed industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience in food Industry.
• Operational Mindset: A strong "floor-first" orientation with a proven ability to influence and drive results in complex manufacturing settings.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Mastery of HACCP, FSSC 22000 and industry regulations. Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing tools (RCA, Daily Management Systems).
• Advanced level of English (C1), with the ability to lead projects in an international, multicultural environment. Fluency in Spanish, French or Italian is highly valued.
• Available to travel up to ~50% of time.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Leadership to motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of interdependency, proactive approach with solution-oriented attitude, strategic vision with tactical execution to make things happen.

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Ticket Restaurant
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Fully equipped Gym
• Parking
• Breakfast and fresh fruit
• Affinity University platform:
  Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
• Pet-friendly office
• Celebrations & Fun

If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands which include:
Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!

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