QFS Performance Manager

Panda International; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda International is seeking an experienced QFS Performance Manager to support Quality & Food Safety operations across its co-manufacturing network. You will translate complex data into actionable insights, develop dashboards in Power BI, and drive continuous improvement across multiple sites.

You will work with international stakeholders, manage KPI reporting, and summarize performance for senior management in monthly and ad hoc reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in KPI development, reporting and data analysis.
• Strong Power BI and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety processes in manufacturing.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Independent, analytical and results-oriented mindset.
• Fluent English is required.
• Experience with Quality & Food Safety systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, consolidate and validate KPI data across multiple sites.
• Develop, maintain and improve Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
• Analyze performance trends, identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc performance reports for management.
• Improve KPI reporting structures, governance processes and performance reviews.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings and monitor follow-up actions.
• Support complaints management through data analysis and KPI reporting.
• Assist with registration activities, documentation and data management.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

KPI development

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Food Science, Quality Management, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business Analytics or related)

Job description

For an international organization within the food and nutrition industry, we are looking for an experienced QFS Performance Manager to support Quality & Food Safety operations across its co-manufacturing network. In this role, you will focus on KPI reporting, data analytics, performance management and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for translating complex operational and quality data into actionable insights, supporting business decisions and improving performance across multiple manufacturing sites. You will work closely with international stakeholders, using tools such as Power BI and Excel to develop dashboards, monitor performance and optimize reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, consolidate and validate Quality & Food Safety KPI data across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop, maintain and improve Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
• Analyze performance trends, identify risks and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc performance reports for management.
• Improve KPI reporting structures, governance processes and performance reviews.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings and monitor follow-up actions.
• Support complaints management through data analysis, KPI tracking and reporting.
• Assist with registration activities, documentation and data management.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Management, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business Analytics or a related field.
• Experience in KPI development, performance reporting and data analysis.
• Strong Power BI and Excel skills, including dashboard development and data visualization.
• Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety processes, preferably within manufacturing.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Independent, analytical and results-oriented mindset.
• Fluent English is required.
• Experience with Quality & Food Safety systems is considered a plus.

What We Offer

• A 6-month assignment within an international manufacturing organization.
• Full-time position of 40 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work on data-driven Quality & Food Safety improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration with international teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• A role combining data analytics, performance management and continuous improvement.
• Professional environment with opportunities to contribute to operational excellence.