Food Quality Manager

Food Quality Manager
Career path toward  Head of Quality within 2 years

Industry sectors
Agriculture & Food, Manufacturing & Production

Technologies you'll work with
Quality Assurance, English, Italian, SAP, Team Leadership

Salary Range
38,000 - 48,000 EUR/year

Job Description
A fast-growing company in the sustainable food industry is seeking a Food Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance processes across two production facilities. You will ensure compliance with EU food safety regulations, manage HACCP protocols and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is central to delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality plant-based products to consumers across Europe.

Responsibilities

Manage and continuously improve the HACCP system across all production lines

Conduct internal audits and prepare for external certification audits (BRC, IFS)

Lead root cause analysis for quality incidents and implement corrective actions

Train production staff on food safety and hygiene standards

Liaise with suppliers on raw material specifications and incoming quality checks

Report quality KPIs to senior management monthly

Must-have Requirements

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field

Minimum 3 years experience in food quality management in a production environment

In-depth knowledge of HACCP, BRC/IFS standards and EU Regulation 852/2004

Internal auditor certification

Fluent Italian and good English

Nice-to-have Requirements

Experience with plant-based or alternative protein products

Knowledge of allergen management systems

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Personal Requirements

Detail-oriented with zero tolerance for quality shortcuts

Strong leadership and ability to influence production teams

Calm under pressure during audits and incidents

Proactive mindset for continuous improvement

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