Quality Manager

AUSTRIA JUICE Poland Sp; Białobrzegi; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Medical package

Meal allowance

Financial contribution to medical pres

Financial contribution to sports

Job summary

AUSTRIA JUICE Poland Sp. in Poland seeks an experienced Quality leader to manage and continuously improve our Quality and Food Safety Management Systems at the Białobrzegi production site.

You will lead a team of quality professionals, ensure regulatory and customer compliance, and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement. You will oversee HACCP, allergen management, hygiene, traceability, and CAPA processes while collaborating with Production, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Sales,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in quality and food safety management systems.
• Proven experience leading a team and driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Training or certification of HACCP, GFSI-recognized standards, audit management, CAPA processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Fluent Polish and English language skills (Polish and English fluency)

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site's Quality and Food Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with GFSI standards, legal regulations, customer requirements, and internal policies.
• Oversee all food safety programs including HACCP, Food Defense, Food Fraud Prevention, allergen management, hygiene, pest control, and traceability systems.
• Manage quality assurance activities across raw materials, production processes, storage, finished products, and customer deliveries to ensure product conformity.
• Supervise laboratory operations, analytical testing, sampling programs, and cooperation with external laboratories to maintain reliable quality control processes.
• Coordinate internal, customer, certification, and regulatory audits, ensuring effective CAPA management and sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Production, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Sales, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to support operational excellence and business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality and Laboratory team while managing departmental budgets, resources, training programs, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality management

Team leadership

Auditing

CAPA processes

Regulatory compliance

Education

University degree in Food Technology or related

Tools

SAP

SAP Fiori

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality leader to manage and continuously improve our Quality and Food Safety Management Systems at our Białobrzegi production site. Reporting to the Head of Quality, you will lead a team of quality professionals, ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and drive a culture of quality, food safety, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site's Quality and Food Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with GFSI standards, legal regulations, customer requirements, and internal policies.
• Oversee all food safety programs including HACCP, Food Defense, Food Fraud Prevention, allergen management, hygiene, pest control, and traceability systems.
• Manage quality assurance activities across raw materials, production processes, storage, finished products, and customer deliveries to ensure product conformity.
• Supervise laboratory operations, analytical testing, sampling programs, and cooperation with external laboratories to maintain reliable quality control processes.
• Coordinate internal, customer, certification, and regulatory audits, ensuring effective CAPA management and sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Production, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Sales, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to support operational excellence and business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality and Laboratory team while managing departmental budgets, resources, training programs, and quality improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in quality and food safety management systems is a must
• Relevant training or certification of HACCP, GFSI-recognized standards, audit management, CAPA processes, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in leading a team and driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Experience in fruit juice or beverage processing is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as SAP or SAP Fiori
• Fluent/C1 Polish and fluent/C1 English is a must

What we offer:

• Insurance package
• Medical package
• Meal allowance
• Financial contribution to medical prescriptions
• Financial contribution to sports activities