QA & EHS Manager

Roha; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Roha in Mexico is seeking a Quality Manager to lead QA and EHS activities across manufacturing operations. You will drive the Quality Management System, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Production, R&D, and cross-functional teams, lead audits, and mentor the QA & EHS team while upholding safety and quality standards in line with Mexican regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, EHS, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in QA, Food Safety, EHS, or related roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous management or leadership experience.
• Advanced knowledge of FSSC 22000 including implementation, maintenance, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading Kosher audits and certification requirements.
• Experience preparing and leading SMETA audits, including evidence preparation and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican EHS legislation and STPS requirements.
• Advanced English and strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Oversee quality processes, procedures, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead internal and external audits and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor quality KPIs, customer complaints, deviations, CAPAs, and root-cause analysis.
• Work closely with Production, R&D, QC, Operations, and other areas to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and quality regulations and certifications.
• Lead the EHS strategy and ensure compliance with Mexican legislation and standards.
• Maintain and improve EHS policies, risk assessments, and safety programs.
• Coordinate safety inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees receive EHS training.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external authorities/auditors as required.
• Lead and develop the QA & EHS team.
• Partner with Plant Management and cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely follow-up of audit findings, regulatory requirements, and improvement plans.
• Support a culture focused on quality, safety, compliance, accountability, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Advanced English

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Chemistry/Engineering/EHS

Job description

From one small office in India in 1972 to a leading Multinational Company, engaged in Manufacture and Marketing of colors and food ingredients, ROHA today has offices in 22 countries, 14 technical application labs in many time zones globally. Manufacturing facilities are spread out across 14 countries: US, UK, Spain, Italy, India, South Africa, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Egypt, Brazil, Mexico & Australia. ROHA's products are marketed in more than 130 countries. Its portfolio includes natural extracts (oleoresins, juices and concentrates), an exclusive range of synthetic colors for the cosmetics and household goods industries, industrial colors, and animal feed additives.

We are hiring Quality Manager

Candidates must be based in Queretaro, Mexico

Reporting to QA Regional Manager

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Oversee quality processes, procedures, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead internal and external audits and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor quality KPIs, customer complaints, deviations, CAPAs, and root-cause analysis.
• Work closely with Production, R&D, QC, Operations, and other areas to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and quality regulations and certifications.

EHS

• Lead the Environmental, Health & Safety strategy and ensure compliance with Mexican legislation and applicable standards.
• Maintain and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, risk assessments, and safety programs.
• Coordinate safety inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees receive appropriate EHS training.
• Monitor EHS KPIs and provide management with regular reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external authorities/auditors when required.

Leadership & Compliance

• Lead and develop the QA & EHS team.
• Partner with Plant Management and cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely follow-up of audit findings, regulatory requirements, and improvement plans.
• Support a culture focused on quality, safety, compliance, accountability, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, EHS, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in QA, Food Safety, EHS, or related roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous management or leadership experience.
• Advanced and hands-on knowledge of FSSC 22000, including implementation, maintenance, audit preparation, non-conformity management, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience leading and managing Kosher audits and certification requirements.
• Proven experience preparing and leading SMETA audits, including evidence preparation, corrective action plans, and follow-up of findings.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican EHS legislation and STPS requirements, including inspections and compliance.
• Experience leading internal and external audits and managing corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of CAPA, root cause analysis, risk assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Advanced English and strong leadership and communication skills.