Position Snapshot
Position Summary
As Quality Manager, you will play a key role in safeguarding product safety, meeting quality requirements, and ensuring full regulatory compliance throughout production, storage, and distribution. You will drive “first-time-right” execution, timely product release, and adherence to quality cost targets. In this role, you will guarantee the proper application of Nestlé Waters and Granini quality standards (joint venture with Eckes-Granini), while coordinating market activities with the Cluster Europe & AOA.
A day in the life of a Quality Manager
Performance Management
* Define and align the Quality strategy for manufacturing operations.
* Coordinate all quality-related activities across factory functions.
* Foster a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.
* Oversee all tests, checks, and examinations to monitor production processes.
* Lead the analysis of consumer complaints and ensure timely corrective actions.
* Develop and track the Quality and Project Development Roadmap.
* Ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and lead audits.
* Coordinate market activities with Cluster Europe & AOA and the Eckes-Granini joint venture.
Management
* Lead and supervise the QA, APG, and Laboratory departments.
* Train, develop, and manage resources within the APG and Quality teams.
* Drive employee evaluations, succession planning, and competency development.
* Ensure team safety and manage environmental impacts of departmental processes.
What will make you successful
* University graduate or equivalent (preference in chemistry, biology or food science)
* 7+ years of experience in quality functions in food, beverages or dairy industries
* Solid experience in Management of team members
* Sound knowledge in food safety, food analysis, microbiology and chemistry
* Good knowledge of manufacturing processes of relevant raw and packaging materials
* Proven track‑record in delivering results by working with cross‑functional teams and projects
* Good project Management with very good stakeholders management skills
* Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
* Capacity to manage crisis
* In depth knowledge of SAP
* English and French fluent, German would be an asset
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