European FSQ Director: Quality Strategy & Safety

Melium Consulting; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international food manufacturer is seeking a Director of Food Safety & Quality to oversee food safety systems and QA across Europe. This role demands proven leadership in diverse settings, where you'll drive quality standards and manage FSQ teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in compliance and operational disciplines in B2B environments. This position is ambitious, requiring strategic vision and hands-on execution to enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in food safety systems and operational quality standards.
• Proven leadership across multiple European countries.
• Ability to interpret B2B customer needs into production processes.
• Emotionally intelligent with a collaborative leadership style.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of food safety & quality systems across multiple countries.
• Leadership and development of site-based FSQ teams.
• Translate customer expectations into operational reality.
• Implement scalable solutions to improve consistency.
• Act as authority for risk management and compliance.

Skills

Food safety systems

Leadership

B2B customer-facing skills

Collaborative leadership

Operational discipline

Job description

An international food manufacturer is seeking a Director of Food Safety & Quality to oversee food safety systems and QA across Europe. This role demands proven leadership in diverse settings, where you'll drive quality standards and manage FSQ teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in compliance and operational disciplines in B2B environments. This position is ambitious, requiring strategic vision and hands-on execution to enhance operational effectiveness.