Global QHSSE Manager – Food Safety & Compliance

Newrest; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrest is seeking a Group QHSSE Manager to lead and coordinate quality, safety, health, and environment initiatives from our Toulouse headquarters. The role supports worldwide operations through a matrix organization, driving ISO management systems, incident investigations, and continuous improvement across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a related field, 5+ years in QHSSE, and strong auditing experience, with travel ~50%.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Food Safety, Quality, QHSE, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality, Food Safety or QHSE management.
• Experience within food manufacturing, catering, airline catering, hospitality, facility management or similar operational environments.
• Proven experience managing projects and influencing stakeholders within a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational, food safety, quality, health & safety, ramp safety & security (IMS) audits within Group subsidiaries.
• Assess compliance with Group standards, HACCP principles, ISO requirements, customer requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions following audits, incidents, or customer findings.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and technical support to local QHSSE teams and operational management.
• Promote the deployment and continuous improvement of Newrest's Food Safety Culture program (I Care by Newrest).
• Monitor key QHSSE performance indicators and challenge operational performance where necessary.
• Support countries and zones in the implementation of Group policies, standards and improvement plans.
• Participate in the development, review and deployment of Group QHSSE procedures, standards and tools.
• Contribute to the digitalization of QHSSE processes and reporting systems.
• Support operational teams during tenders, client presentations and implementation of new contracts.
• Participate in the design and review of QHSSE sections of commercial proposals.
• Support strategic client relationships regarding quality, food safety and HSE matters.
• Contribute to Group transformation and improvement projects.
• Lead or support Root Cause Analysis investigations and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish desirable

Education

Master's degree in Food Safety / Quality / QHSE / Engineering

Lead Auditor qualification (ISO)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newrest is seeking a Group QHSSE Manager to lead and coordinate quality, safety, health, and environment initiatives from our Toulouse headquarters. The role supports worldwide operations through a matrix organization, driving ISO management systems, incident investigations, and continuous improvement across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a related field, 5+ years in QHSSE, and strong auditing experience, with travel ~50%.