Global Quality Control & Assurance Manager

NewCold Coöperatief U.A.; Breda; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCold Coöperatief U.A. is seeking a Head of Quality Assurance to lead the QA/QC programme across its development organisation.

You will redefine, implement, and manage QAQC processes for cold storage projects worldwide, ensuring standards and documentation are consistently met. The role requires a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree with 10+ years in construction QA/QC, strong leadership, and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering required.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience on construction projects.
• Strong background in Quality Management, QA/QC processes and documentation.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Willing to spend 80% of time at Breda head office and travel as needed.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Self-starter with leadership abilities.
• Experience with HSE-related matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current QA/QC standards and processes and align with NewCold practices.
• Set up quality management processes to guarantee compliant project delivery.
• Communicate and implement QA/QC processes across projects.
• Functionally lead staff implementing QA/QC on sites worldwide.
• Audit adherence to QA/QC processes at projects globally.
• Assist project staff in reviewing QAQC documentation for approval.
• Assist and advise in recruitment/selection of QAQC staff.
• Contribute to content of quality standards governing projects.
• Report quality KPIs to management on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with project directors/construction managers to improve quality culture.

Skills

Quality Management

QA/QC processes

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Self-starter

Team player

Project governance

HSE awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

Company

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art cold storage facilities that are highly automated. We push the boundaries of logistics with end-to-end storage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, and sustainability to supply chains on four continents. And we are growing rapidly. To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us as the Global Quality Control & Assurance Manager. More information on NewCold can be found at www.newcold.com and our social media:

About The Vacancy

To support our further worldwide growth and our corporate structure, we are looking qualified candidate to lead our Quality Control & Assurance programme in harmony with our Development Organisation. This individual shall possess all skills & experience to redefine, implement and manage the NewCold QAQC processes within the NewCold development organization. The Development Organisation is responsible for the planning, design and realisation of our cold stores worldwide, from concept design to final commissioning and handover to the internal client, NewCold Operations. Our projects are typically realised by a combination of one general contractor and several specialist (direct appointed) contractors such as for racking, cooling, material handling equipment and so forth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the field of Quality Assurance in a similar role either for an end user or for a contractor with a proven history of both self-drive and successful team management. The goal is to ensure that worldwide our projects are consistently and systematically delivered in line with the quality standards as set out by NewCold, including documentation supporting this. This role reports to the Head of Global PSO.

DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate current QA/QC standards and processes along with the NewCold way of working.
• Set up quality management processes to guarantee compliant delivery of our projects.
• Communicate and implement these processes.
• Functionally responsible for the staff implementing the quality process on site.
• Audit the adherence to the process on our sites worldwide.
• Assist the project staff in reviewing QAQC documentation issued to NewCold for approval.
• Assist and advise in recruitment / selection of project staff related to QAQC.
• Assist in preparing the content of the quality standards that govern our projects.
• Report on a frequent basis to management typical quality related KPIs.
• Work closely together with the project directors / construction managers to improve the quality culture in the projects

Who are we looking for?

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience related to construction projects.
• Evidence of a strong background in Quality Management, and preferably in setting up QA processes from scratch.
• Willing to be travel internationally.
• Willing to work 80% in the head office in Breda, apart from travelling.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficient in English, verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent skills in demonstrating to stakeholders the importance and benefits of implementing a robust QAQC process.
• Self-starter and a team player with strong leadership abilities.
• A big ‘plus’ is having experience with HSE related matters.

Are you up for the job?

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.

Can we welcome you on board as our new Head of Quality Assurance and help continue our successful growth?