Global Quality & Food Safety Director

Melium Consulting; Pau; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Melium Consulting has been retained by the world’s leading premium confectionery manufacturer to identify and attract a Quality Director for its operations in France. This is a critical leadership role responsible for defining and executing the Quality and Food Safety strategy, ensuring alignment with local objectives and global group standards.

The successful candidate will lead a quality function of ~50 employees, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quality leadership within the food manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record leading quality transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in QMS, Food Safety, HACCP, ISO standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing quality teams.
• Strong analytical capability with data-driven root cause analysis and KPI-driven improvements.

Responsabilités

• Define and lead the Quality and Food Safety strategy in line with business objectives and Group standards.
• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System, including audits, certifications, KPIs, and compliance activities.
• Drive quality culture, capability development, and organisational effectiveness across a quality function of ~50 employees.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, Retail, and Co-Manufacturing teams.
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process optimisation, consumer satisfaction, and cost of poor quality reduction.

Connaissances

Quality leadership

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits & compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Quality Management

Outils

QMS software

Description du poste

Melium Consulting has been retained by the world’s leading premium confectionery manufacturer to identify and attract a Quality Director for its operations in France. This is a critical leadership role responsible for defining and executing the Quality and Food Safety strategy, ensuring alignment with local objectives and global group standards.

The successful candidate will lead a quality function of ~50 employees, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D,