Quality Director Spain

Catenon; España; Presencial; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Catenon is seeking a Quality Director for its operations in Spain. This pivotal role oversees the implementation of Quality and Food Safety policies across Spanish plants, working collaboratively with various departments. The ideal candidate should hold relevant university qualifications, possess extensive experience in the food industry, and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with multinational operations and proficiency in English are essential.

Formación

• At least 7 years of experience in management, processes, and quality within the food industry.
• Experience in multinational companies.
• High proficiency in English.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate actions and monitor quality and food safety aspects.
• Lead improvement teams to resolve problems.
• Ensure compliance with legal licenses and certificates.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Change Management

Flexibility

Educación

University studies in Veterinary, Biology, Chemistry, or Food Technology

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a leading FMCG company, with a diverse portfolio and leading brands across categories and consumer segments.

Quality Director Spain

Production, Operations and R&D

Spain (Spain)

Ref: DT85869564 May 20, 2025 MASS COMMODITIES

Functions

We are currently looking for a Quality Director responsible for the Spanish market. You will coordinate and supervise the implementation of the Quality and Food Safety Policies in Spain, ensuring compliance with standards and objectives across the Spanish plants. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate actions and monitor quality and food safety aspects with other departments, customers, and suppliers to establish improvement projects.
• Lead improvement teams to resolve problems proactively, identify root causes, eliminate losses, and apply tools such as TPM, Q-First, and Agility.
• Approve new technologies and analytical methods in collaboration with R&D and Innovation.
• Represent the company before official bodies, administration, and associations regarding quality and food safety issues.
• Supervise the correct application of policies and procedures related to clients, consumers, risk management, and authorities.
• Audit and control the application of policies in QSE (Food Safety HACCP & GMPs, people & facilities safety).
• Ensure compliance with all legal licenses and certificates in the plants.
• Lead crisis committees when necessary.
• Implement continuous improvement tools related to Q&E reputation, costs, and systems, including employee training, certifications, and internal audits.
• Verify product conformity according to internal specifications.
• Implement procedures developed by R&D and the quality department at the site level.

The ideal candidate will have:

• University studies in Veterinary, Biology, Chemistry, or Food Technology.
• At least 7 years of experience in management, processes, and quality within the food industry.
• Experience in multinational companies.
• Results-driven approach, change management skills, organization, flexibility, leadership, a preventive mindset, and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in English.
• Availability to travel.

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