QAQC Manager – Animal By-Products (ABP) & Waste

Argent Energy Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive pension scheme

Bonus scheme based on performance

Opportunities for personal development

Job summary

Argent Energy Limited in Amsterdam is seeking a QAQC Manager for Animal By-Products and Waste. This role involves driving compliance and managing quality processes in a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of QAQC experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and fluency in Dutch. The position offers hybrid working with good employment conditions and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in QAQC role.
• Deep understanding of Dutch waste legislation.
• Fluency in Dutch and professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies on ABP and waste topics.
• Manage quality manuals and the PDCA cycle.
• Provide internal support on ABP dossiers.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Assertive communication

Collaboration skills

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in business sustainability or environmental sciences

Tools

ISO 22000

HACCP

Job description

Are you a strategic QAQC professional ready to drive compliance in the circular economy? Join Argent Energy as our new QAQC Manager – Animal By-Products (ABP) & Waste!

Hybride working (fulltime) - Amsterdam

At Argent Energy, we don’t just talk about sustainability; we live it. As a leading European waste-based biodiesel producer, we transform waste materials into high-value products. In this pivotal role based in the Netherlands, you will step away from standard food or feed paths and dive into a highly specialized, heavily regulated, and dynamic environment.

About the job

As our QAQC Manager, you will hold ultimate accountability for our ABP and waste governance. You are someone who easily maintains a macro-level overview of quality processes while confidently charting the path forward. You will act as the key liaison with critical authorities like the NVWA and ODNZKG, bridging the gap between strict regulatory compliance and our innovative operations. If you are a decisive, analytical leader with 5–10 years of QAQC experience and a passion for continuous improvement, we want you on our team.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Policy & Governance: Develop, maintain, and ensure full implementation and compliance of policies surrounding ABP and waste topics.
• System Management: Manage quality manuals alongside the QAQC Specialist, ensuring the continuous completion of the PDCA cycle.
• Internal Advisory: Provide specialized support to internal stakeholders (R&D, Supply Chain, Trade, Truckport) on complex ABP and waste dossiers.
• Knowledge Sharing: Share key learnings from internal/external audits and reviews across the organization, initiating mitigating actions when required.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Keep abreast of changing legislation, assessing impact, and driving the implementation of required operational changes.
• External Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external regulatory authorities, ensuring strong and collaborative relationships.

About you

• Education: A bachelor degree in business sustainability, environmental sciences or a related field (essential).
• Work experience: 5 - 10 years of experience in QAQC function (essential).
• Quality systems: Demonstrable experience with ISO 22000, HACCP, or comparable quality assurance systems (essential). Experience with ABP is desirable.
• Legislation: Deep understanding of Dutch waste legislation and EVOA regulations (desirable).
• Languages: Fluent in Dutch (reading, writing, and speaking) to comprehend local legislation and authorities (essential). Professional proficiency in English (essential).
• Strategic Vision & Oversight: Ability to maintain a macro-level overview of quality processes while proactively charting the path forward to ensure long-term compliance.
• Assertive & Convincing Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between operations and regulatory compliance, with the capacity to enforce quality standards across all departments.
• Analytical & Solution-Driven Mindset: Data-driven approach to root-cause analysis, combined with great attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Decisiveness & Crisis Resilience: Calm, resilient, and decisive when resolving complex quality issues under time pressure or during regulatory audits.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Strong social skills and a collaborative ethic to build trust and maintain excellent relationships with both internal teams and external authorities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating team.
• Permanent fulltime role based at our facility in Amsterdam with the option to work from home 2 days a week.
• Good primary and secondary employment conditions and an attractive pension scheme.
• A bonus scheme based on stated business results.
• Working to an sustainable future with 350 passioned colleagues and lots of room for personal development.