Quality Assurance Manager (m/f/d) For Product Quality - Combustible Tobacco Products in Trier

Energy Jobline ZR; Trier; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading tobacco company in Trier is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager (m/f/d) to develop and implement quality assurance standards. The role involves managing QA activities for product development and conducting audits to ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a scientific field and at least 3 years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in the tobacco industry. The position offers above-average pay, bonuses, and extensive benefits.

Leistungen

Above-average pay

Bonus and annual reviews

Company pension scheme

30 days of vacation

BusinessBike lease program

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience, preferably in the tobacco industry or FMCG.
• Experience working in regulated environments and quality assurance, with audit experience.
• Highly organized and structured working style; willingness to travel.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement quality assurance standards for new products.
• Manage QA activities within New Product Development projects.
• Design, maintain, and improve policies related to global product development.
• Conduct periodic audits with factories to validate adherence to QMS.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Engineering, or similar

Tools

SAP R/3

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Quality Assurance Manager (m/f/d) for Product Quality – Combustible Tobacco Products

Job ID: 102962 | Location: Trier | Start: 01.04.2026 | Contract type: permanent

About the Company

JTI is a leading international tobacco company with operations in more than 130 countries and iconic brands such as Winston, Camel and American Spirit. In Germany, we are the largest employer in our industry with over 2,000 employees. As a multiple award‑winning top employer, we offer an open and inclusive working environment with exciting tasks in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance standards and programs for new product developments as well as the existing product portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage QA activities within New Product Development (NPD) projects, collaborating with QA, Product Development, GSC and other functions, performing product and process risk assessment, defining quality standards and validating product performance.
• Design, maintain and improve policies and procedures related to global product development activities and implement global requirements with Product Development teams.
• Conduct periodic audits with factories and global functions to validate adherence to QMS requirements and identify improvement areas, including CAPA follow‑up.
• Manage product and process deviations, communicate findings, coordinate escalation and root‑cause analysis, and drive related improvement activities.

Requirements

• University degree in Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology or similar scientific/technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience, preferably in the tobacco industry (QA/R&D/GSC/New Product Development) or FMCG.
• Experience working in regulated environments and quality assurance, with audit experience.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); advanced MS Office skills; experience with SAP R/3 and data analysis / statistics.
• Strong project‑management skills and knowledge of quality programs or standards.
• Highly organised, structured working style with strong communication and stakeholder management skills; willingness to travel.

Benefits

Your remuneration will include above‑average pay, 13th and 14th monthly salaries, bonus and annual reviews. We also offer a company pension scheme and capital‑forming benefits. Additional benefits include subsidised canteen, snack and coffee vending machines, JTI accident insurance, 30 days of vacation, and a BusinessBike lease program.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity, supporting networks such as the PRIDE Chapter Germany and the togetHER network for employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities for all.