Head of Quality assurance & Quality management
Are you quality-conscious, responsible and passionate about food? GOU (by Hilcona) is an innovative manufacturer of ultra-fresh foods in Schlieren ZH, where production is carried out with great commitment and craftsmanship. We are looking for a person of integrity and decision‑making ability as Head of Quality Assurance and Quality Management as of 1 July 2026 or by arrangement. In this key role, you will be responsible for maintaining our high standards of product safety, quality and legal requirements and contribute your expertise to the further development of our products. You will work closely with various departments, consistently implement hygiene regulations and carry out training courses as well as internal and external audits. As an expert in our certifications and declarations/specifications, you will play a central role in the quality of our products.
Benefit from convenient public transport connections, ample free parking and reimbursement of your travel expenses for business trips – for sustainable and carefree travelling.
Expand your knowledge with extensive training programmes, high‑quality courses at the Coop Training Centre and a wide range of personal development opportunities such as mentoring and coaching.
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Responsible for product safety and quality throughout the entire process
Management of the local HACCP team and implementation of food law requirements
Organising and conducting internal and external audits
Maintaining existing certifications and ensuring compliance
Training employees in the area of quality and food safety
Creating and maintaining specifications, declarations and article master data
Contact person for authorities and external partners
Responsibility for processing customer complaints
Responsibility for and monitoring of microbiological samples
What you bring with you
Completed training in the food industry, ideally with further training in $ Food technology, Quality assurance, microbiology or similar
High affinity for food
Experience in QA/QM in a food processing company
Knowledge of Swiss food legislation, standards and labelling requirements
Experience in conducting and supporting internal and external audits
Experience in project management and an independent, structured way of working
Very good written and spoken German, knowledge of English and French an advantage
High sense of responsibility, accuracy and strong communication skills
Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
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