Description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Director is the backbone of our quality systems and food safety standards management system within a major agri-food production site. He scrupulously ensures that operations are in line with regulatory and industrial requirements… while overseeing regional initiatives and providing support to other sites in the area concerned.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the QA team to ensure the quality of finished products and to anchor a culture of quality and food safety in the long term.
• Work closely with site management to promote operational excellence and provide critical technical support to the various teams.
• Coordinate the implementation of quality management systems, as well as supervise the day-to-day tasks of QA staff.
• Take charge of critical situations related to food safety, including the handling of customer complaints, through the rigorous application of corrective measures.
• Conduct internal and external audits; This is an approach aimed at confirming our adherence to the strict standards imposed by the sector.
• Meticulously prepare the site for any inspection or customer visit, ensuring that we fully meet the various required criteria.
• Effectively communicate key QA-related indicators to stakeholders…

Profile sought:

We are looking for a candidate who has obtained a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as chemistry, biology, microbiology or food science (or equivalent). Proven experience between 5 and 10 years in a similar position – ideally acquired in the food industry – is desired. Mastery of food safety standards (GFSI, FSSC22000), as well as in-depth knowledge of the HACCP system are essential.

The candidate must demonstrate real leadership, have a good ability to manage stress and lead several projects at the same time. Bilingualism in French/English is required for this strategic position. Finally, we strongly value in our employees their ease with computer tools such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint; familiarity with SAP would be considered an added asset.