Head of Quality Management (d/w/m)

About the job

At our innovative plant in Thayngen, we have been producing the majority of our products exclusively according to Swiss recipes for over 100 years.

JOB PURPOSE:

This role aims to shape a culture of quality, food safety, and continuous improvement. You will lead the quality team at the Thayngen site and ensure that our products meet the highest quality and hygiene standards from raw material to finished product. By managing internal and external audits, implementing effective improvement measures, and continuously developing quality management, you will make an important contribution to gaining the trust of our consumers and customers every day anew.

You will become part of a team that believes in meaningful work – for people and the planet. Because this is not just a job. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN TASKS BE:

• Leading and further developing the Quality department at the Thayngen site.
• Ensuring quality, food safety, and compliance along the entire value chain.
• Responsibility for quality management systems, audits, and the continuous optimisation of processes and standards.
• Managing the areas of Food Safety, HACCP, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Controlling quality complaints, claims, and corrective actions.
• Analysing quality indicators and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed studies in food sciences, natural sciences, or engineering, food technology, or a comparable field in engineering, technology, chemistry, or biotechnology
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in quality management
• Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
• Experience in leading and developing employees.
• Confident use of MS Office and common IT applications.
• Experience with SAP, ideally SAP QM.
• Knowledge in specification management as well as in quality management systems, certifications, and audits

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Performance-based and competitive remuneration
• Working hours: 40-hour week
• Holidays: 32 days
• Company pension scheme through our pension fund
• Company health management and occupational medical care
• Opportunity to participate in the Unilever share programme
• Employee discounts with our cooperation partners, in our staff shop, and much more.
• Wellbeing activities and an independent, 24/7 available counselling programme for personal concerns
• We offer a appreciative working environment, a committed team, and the opportunity to contribute to successful products, as well as diverse development and advancement opportunities

*Applicants must have a valid Swiss work permit or be nationals of an EU/EFTA member state.

Diversity is part of our culture!

We constantly work to ensure that you feel respected and safe with us and can bring your authentic self every day – regardless of gender, age, origin, physical limitations, or sexual orientation.

We are here for you if you need support during the application process due to physical limitations.

Application photos are not required with us.