Global QA Manager - Lead Quality & Compliance

Enza Zaden; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 66,670 - 95,244; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €5,974.10–€8,534.42 gross/month

8.33% vacation allowance

Annual bonus program 15% of salary

25 vacation days + extra days option

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Housing/overnight accommodation cost-s

Retirement plan

Commuting reimbursement

Remote work allowance where applicable

Growth through training and e-learning

Health and well-being support

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA program for our vegetable seed production, ensuring compliance with external regulations and internal standards. You will guide audits, drive continuous improvement, and partner with stakeholders to strengthen quality across the organization.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, 10+ years of QA experience (6 in leadership), and fluent Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of working experience in quality assurance, incl. 6+ years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge and experience of Quality Assurance and QMS principles
• Certification experience is a prerequisite
• Experience combining systems with data analytics and continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire your team while fostering collaboration and a culture of quality excellence
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Assurance program with key stakeholders
• Optimize the QMS (document, audit, incident, risk management) for consistency and standardization
• Plan and manage internal and external audits, act as primary contact for auditors, and ensure effective follow-up of non-conformities
• Simplify and improve processes by harmonizing and standardizing ways of working
• Train and coach colleagues to strengthen quality awareness and best practices
• Lead or contribute to QA projects, incidents, and data-driven insights to support decision-making and strategy

Skills

QA leadership

Experience in QA management

Quality Assurance

QMS principles

Certification expertise

Data analytics

Communication (Dutch & English)

Education

Master’s degree in quality or process management, plant sciences, microbiology, chemistry or related

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA program for our vegetable seed production, ensuring compliance with external regulations and internal standards. You will guide audits, drive continuous improvement, and partner with stakeholders to strengthen quality across the organization.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, 10+ years of QA experience (6 in leadership), and fluent Dutch and English.