Senior Quality Control Leader - GMP & Compliance

Abbott; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee stock purchase program

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working where possible

Coaching and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition Zwolle is seeking a Manager Quality Control to lead the QC organization and drive excellence in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement at a major nutrition manufacturing site in Zwolle.

You will develop and execute the QC strategy, ensure GMP compliance, and lead a multidisciplinary team to safeguard product quality from raw materials to finished goods. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Quality Control in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and people development skills.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in nutrition, pharmaceutical, or food industries preferred.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Quality Control strategy aligned with global standards.
• Lead and coach the QC team and manage performance.
• Oversee incoming materials, in-process testing, environmental monitoring, and finished product testing.
• Ensure compliant product releases and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Dutch & English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Sciences/related

Tools

QMS (Quality Management System)

Laboratory information management systems

Job description

Abbott Nutrition Zwolle is seeking a Manager Quality Control to lead the QC organization and drive excellence in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement at a major nutrition manufacturing site in Zwolle.

You will develop and execute the QC strategy, ensure GMP compliance, and lead a multidisciplinary team to safeguard product quality from raw materials to finished goods. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.