Senior Quality Control Leader — Nutrition Manufacturing

Abbott; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Direct impact on quality

Learning & development

Pension scheme

Stock purchase plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

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

You will develop and execute the QC strategy, ensure compliance with global standards, and lead a team of quality professionals. This leadership role collaborates across Operations, QA, Supply Chain, and external regulatory authorities to safeguard product quality from materials to finished goods.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Management, or related quality function within a regulated industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Quality Control strategy in line with Abbott's global quality standards and business objectives.
• Translate strategic goals into operational plans, priorities, and budgets.
• Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Act as a key decision-maker for quality-related matters across the site.
• Oversee all QC activities related to incoming materials, in-process testing, environmental monitoring, and finished product testing.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant product and material release processes.
• Monitor laboratory performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead investigations related to non-conformances, deviations, OOS results, and customer complaints.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Operational priorities

Long-term objectives

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Dutch-English

Collaborative leadership

Education

Life Sciences / Chemistry / Microbiology / Pharmacy / Food Tech

Job description

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

You will develop and execute the QC strategy, ensure compliance with global standards, and lead a team of quality professionals. This leadership role collaborates across Operations, QA, Supply Chain, and external regulatory authorities to safeguard product quality from materials to finished goods.