Director of Quality

ROBERTSON ASSOCIATES Executive Search; Veneto; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Group Quality Director to oversee all aspects of quality and safety within the food manufacturing and retail sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of executive quality experience and a strong technical background. Responsibilities include leading the quality function, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a quality assurance team. Fluency in Italian and English is required. The position is based in Veneto, Italy.

Competenze

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in an executive quality role.
• Fluency in both Italian and English.
• Strong technical knowledge of quality systems.

Mansioni

• Lead the entire quality function and oversee Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Manage and develop the quality assurance team.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Quality Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Collaboration

Problem Solving

Formazione

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

One of the most important large‑scale retail groups is seeking a Group Quality Director.

He / She will oversee all aspects of quality and safety within the food manufacturing / food retail / food production environment, to ensure compliance with regulations (Italian and international law) and with customer expectations.

The role requires strong technical knowledge and leadership experience.

Key responsibilities

• Quality Management: Lead the entire quality function, including setting long‑term testing strategies, implementing quality frameworks, and overseeing the Quality Management System (e.g., HACCP).
• Compliance: Ensure all products and operations meet health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the quality assurance team to ensure product development activities meet high quality standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & External Partnerships: Collaborate cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, and Innovation teams to support new product development and ensure quality integration.
• Supplier Oversight: Oversee the performance of suppliers and co‑packers to ensure compliance with company guidelines and expectations.
• Consumer Complaint Management: Manage consumer and customer complaint processes and provide escalation support for critical issues.
• External Engagement: Lead engagement with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory bodies, and third‑party partners.
• Process Improvement: Oversee operational efficiency and quality control across all stages of production and distribution.
• Risk Management: Report on quality‑related risks and compliance status to leadership.

Required qualifications

• Education: A degree in a scientific discipline such as Food Science, Chemistry, or Biochemistry is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in an executive quality role, including team management, is required.
• Language: Fluency in both Italian and English.

Place of work: Veneto (Italy)

Applicants who meet all the required qualifications may send their résumé / CV, including the required privacy consent, to [e-mail].