Quality Manager - Edible Nuts

Torq Commodities; München; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading commodities company in Munich seeks a Quality Manager to ensure all edible nuts, oilseeds, and grains adhere to international food safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology or related fields, along with at least 5 years of experience in quality control. Responsibilities include developing the Quality Management System, conducting inspections, managing supplier audits, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Leistungen

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control or assurance within the agri-commodities or food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP).
• Experience with edible nuts, oilseeds, or grains supply chains.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct quality inspections of incoming and outgoing products.
• Manage supplier quality audits and coordinate corrective actions.
• Liaise with laboratories for aflatoxin, pesticide, and moisture content testing.

Kenntnisse

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology

Tools

MS Office

QMS tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Quality Manager ensures that all edible nuts, oilseeds, and grains handled by the company meet international food safety, quality, and sustainability standards from procurement to delivery. The role involves close collaboration with traders, logistics, and external suppliers to maintain consistent product quality, ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Conduct quality inspections of incoming and outgoing products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
• Manage supplier quality audits and coordinate corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Oversee sampling, grading, and analysis of edible nuts, oilseeds, and grains at origin, warehouses, and delivery points.
• Liaise with laboratories for aflatoxin, pesticide, and moisture content testing; maintain related documentation.
• Ensure full traceability of all lots and batches through internal systems.
• Monitor and evaluate storage conditions and coordinate with logistics teams to prevent contamination or spoilage.
• Manage customer complaints related to quality and coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support certification processes (IFS, BRC, Organic, Fairtrade, etc.) and maintain required documentation.
• Train employees and suppliers on quality awareness and food safety practices.
• Work closely with the Trading and Operations teams to ensure alignment between commercial requirements and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Agriculture, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control or assurance within the agri-commodities or food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP) and regulatory frameworks (EU and international).
• Experience with edible nuts, oilseeds, or grains supply chains.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English; German or other EU languages are an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced trading environment.

• Fluent in English and German (both written and spoken).

• Confident user of MS Office and QMS tools.

· A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

· Opportunities for professional growth and development.

· Competitive salary and benefits package.