Region Solothurn
Head of Quality Management & Food Safety 80 - 100%
- 21 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Company
Industry: Delicatessen production 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 keep the management system effective and audit-ready according to FSSC 22000.
- 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 FHETH 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 towards 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
- An extensive 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 FHETH or BSc/MSc Food Technology/Science? Then upload 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.