Senior FS&Q & Sanitation Lead (QMS/Digital)

McCain Foods; Matougues; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking an experienced FS&Q, Sanitation, QMS and Digital Lead to drive food safety and quality initiatives across our France operations in Matougues. You will implement HACCP and GMPs, lead audits and CAPAs, validate processes, manage the MSS/EMP programs, and collaborate with Plant, Engineering and R&D teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Fluency in English is required, French and Dutch are assets; ISO9001 lead auditor certification and HACCP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar quality role in food industry.
• Certified ISO9001 lead auditor.
• Expert in CAPA and root-cause investigation.
• Fluent in English; French and Dutch are assets.
• HACCP certification required; FSMA PCQI and GFSI certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of microbiology and sanitation validation.

Responsibilities

• Implement standardized FSQ programs with plant teams.
• Perform risk assessments and validate CCPs.
• Maintain MSS/EMP and conduct pre-operational inspections.
• Drive a quality-first culture and report KPIs.
• Manage non-conformities and CAPAs.

Skills

Quality management

CAPA

Auditing

ISO9001 lead auditor

Change management

Food safety

HACCP

GFSI standards

Microbiology principles

Allergen management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or microbiology

Tools

Audit software

Job description

McCain Foods is seeking an experienced FS&Q, Sanitation, QMS and Digital Lead to drive food safety and quality initiatives across our France operations in Matougues. You will implement HACCP and GMPs, lead audits and CAPAs, validate processes, manage the MSS/EMP programs, and collaborate with Plant, Engineering and R&D teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Fluency in English is required, French and Dutch are assets; ISO9001 lead auditor certification and HACCP are preferred.