Head of Quality & Food Safety 80 - 100%

About the job

Company
Industry: traditional manufacturer of high-quality fish specialties Size: approx. 70 employees, Workplace: Central Plateau region; Professional field: Food engineer FH/ETH or BSc/MSc in Food Technology/Science

Do you want to shape the quality culture of an established food company, lead a small team and actively further develop existing structures? In this leadership role, you combine strategic foresight with a strong practical approach.

Responsibilities

• You lead the quality management department with two employees and maintain the management system according to FSSC 22000 effectively and audit-ready.
• You plan internal and external audits, accompany certifications and represent the department towards authorities, customers and testing bodies.
• You manage the HACCP system and ensure effective monitoring of CCPs, OPRPs and operational hygiene requirements.
• You assess deviations, complaints and laboratory results, initiate appropriate measures and monitor their implementation.
• You promote quality awareness, work closely with production and cover for the operations management during holidays.

Requirements

• You have a degree as a food engineer FH/ETH or BSc/MSc in Food Technology/Science and several years of QM experience in food production.
• You are familiar with GFSI-recognised standards, preferably FSSC 22000, and are experienced with HACCP, GHP, CCPs, OPRPs, audits and document control.
• Ideally, you have knowledge of Swiss food law and experience in microbiological assessments.
• You analyse complex issues, document clearly, set clear priorities and consistently follow up on measures.
• You lead pragmatically, communicate appreciatively and present yourself confidently both in production and with testing bodies.

Your Benefits

• responsible key position with scope for design
• short decision-making paths and long-term perspective
• progressive employment conditions and social benefits
• possibility to work from home
• good public transport connections and free parking on site

We offer

• access to the first Swiss job and applicant pool for food engineers FH, food technicians HF, BSc/MSc Food Technology/Science
• a wide network in the Swiss food industry
• further exciting job offers www.abs-personal.ch/offene-stellen .

Do you have a degree as a food engineer FH/ETH or BSc/MSc Food Technology/Science? Then submit your profile directly at www.abs-personal.ch/mein-profil or send your dossier directly to c.schaefer@abs-personal.ch. I look forward to meeting you.