Quality Manager

AVOYA; Burdur Merkez; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A beverage company in Burdur is seeking a Quality Control & Assurance Manager to oversee quality standards and ensure compliance. The role involves managing quality systems, leading audits, and supporting new product development. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Food Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the food or beverage industry. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. The company values equal opportunity and aims to create an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the food or beverage industry.
• Proactive approach to quality culture.
• Experience in laboratory management and analytical data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve Quality Management Systems across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop the quality team.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

HACCP

Strong problem-solving skills

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering

Job description

Avoya is a distinctive beverage brand known for its natural formulas, premium quality, and high mineral values. With an innovative and sustainability-focused approach, Avoya aims to deliver safe and high-quality products by ensuring excellence at every stage — from production to the consumer.

Position Summary

The Quality Control & Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring the continuity of quality standards across production processes, promoting a strong food safety culture, and securing full compliance with regulatory requirements. This role works closely with the Production and R&D teams to maintain sustainable quality systems and manage all internal and external audit processes.

Location: BURDUR

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, audit, and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRC, etc.) across the facility.
• Plan and evaluate raw material, process, packaging, and finished product controls.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including sampling plans and accuracy of analytical results.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene standards on the production floor.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (customer, governmental, and certification bodies).
• Monitor quality indicators, prepare regular management reports, and lead improvement actions.
• Support new product development by ensuring regulatory and quality compliance during formulation and scale-up stages.
• Lead, coach, and develop the quality team to foster continuous improvement and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the food or beverage industry, preferably in a managerial role,
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, GHP,
• Experience in laboratory management and analytical data interpretation,
• Proactive approach to quality culture, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills,
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination abilities,
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven,
• Proficient in MS Office applications,
• Willing to take an active role in production areas when needed.

At Avoya, we are committed to the principles of equal opportunity and gender equality throughout our recruitment and career processes.

We evaluate all applications objectively based on qualifications, experience, and role requirements, without discrimination on the basis of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnic origin, religion, or any other similar grounds.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and safe working environment that supports diversity and different perspectives.