Quality Director Spain

Our client is a leading FMCG company, with a diverse portfolio and leading brands across categories and consumer segments.

Position: Quality Director Spain - Production, Operations, and R&D (Spain)

Ref: DT85869564 | November 26, 2024 | MASS COMMODITIES

Functions

We are currently seeking a Quality Director responsible for the Spanish market. The role involves coordinating and supervising the implementation of Quality and Food Safety Policies across Spain, ensuring compliance with standards and objectives in the Spanish plants. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with departments, customers, and suppliers to monitor Quality and Food Safety, and establish improvement projects.
• Lead improvement teams to resolve issues proactively, identify root causes, eliminate losses, and apply tools like TPM, Q-First, and Agility.
• Approve new technologies and analytical methods in collaboration with R&D and Innovation teams.
• Represent the company before official bodies, authorities, and associations regarding Quality and Food Safety.
• Supervise the application of site Policies and Procedures related to Clients, Consumers, Risk Management, and Authorities.
• Audit and verify compliance with policies and procedures related to Food Safety (HACCP, GMPs) and safety standards.
• Ensure all legal licenses and certificates are maintained in the plants.
• Lead Crisis Committees when necessary.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Q&E reputation, reduce costs, and improve systems, including employee training and audits.
• Verify product conformity according to internal specifications.
• Implement R&D and Quality procedures at the site level.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• University degree in Veterinary, Biology, Chemistry, or Food Technology.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in management, processes, and quality within the food industry.
• Experience in multinational companies.
• Results-oriented, with skills in change management, organization, flexibility, leadership, prevention, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in English.
• Willingness to travel.

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