Micarna SA
Courtepin
Quality Assurance Manager Meat West
- 28 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Join Micarna SA, the Swiss leader in the processing of meat, poultry, eggs and fish. As Quality Assurance Manager, you ensure the safety, compliance and quality of products throughout the value chain, in a demanding, dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.
What you accomplish
- Lead the QA team for the meat department at our Courtepin site (4 employees)
- Active participation in broad quality monitoring
- Organisation and implementation of certification audits and conducting internal audits
- HACCP responsibility regarding processes and products
- Development and implementation of sampling and control plans for products and hygiene
- Release of new product developments and recipe modifications
- Development and implementation of internal training in quality, hygiene and food law
- Leading quality improvement projects
What you bring
- Education: Completed studies (Uni/VET, University of Applied Sciences, Higher Education)
- Specialisation: Bachelor in Food Science or advanced training in the agri-food sector
- Professional experience: 4-5 years experience in a similar role, experience in the meat sector and QS would be an advantage. Proven experience managing a small team is essential
- Specific experience and knowledge in QA and QC
- Flexibility, ability to work in a team with excellent organisational skills
- Proficiency with IT tools (MS Office, SAP knowledge is a strong asset)
- Initiative and independence in managing tasks
- Recognised managerial qualities, enabling you to enforce and uphold our high quality standards
- Interpersonal skills and openness to dialogue
- French (B2)
- German (C1)
- English (B1)
What we offer you
- Work in good health: Infirmary, massages, lightened workstations, rest room, Health & Safety day, flu prevention, ergonomics coach and COSE.
- Flexible working hours: Variable schedule to support your work-life balance.
- Maternity/paternity leave: 18 weeks maternity leave / 3 weeks paternity leave
- Mobility: Movis, carpooling, discounts at Opel, Adam Touring & Pneu Egger (car service), Europcar, Umzugszentrale.ch.
- Mobile subscription: Preferential rates for up to 3 subscriptions per household with SWISSCOM.
- Occupational benefits: Sickness loss of earnings insurance for 730 days
- Social benefits: National Collective Labour Agreement
- Cumulus points: Discounted tickets (-20%) for events, concerts or festivals
- Migros Bank: Advantageous conditions
- Employee offers: 10% vouchers at the Micarna Shop, discounts at Optic 2000, AXA-Winterthur, Generali,
- Migros Club School: 70% reimbursement of course fees, up to CHF 1,000 per calendar year
- Leisure and culture offers: 5-10% discount & Cumulus points on all bookings with Migros Vacances, Hotelplan, Interhome or Costa cruises...
- Sports and fitness offers: Organisation of various sporting events at advantageous prices. CHF 150 annual contribution for fitness/sauna/pool.
- Social and personal counselling: Personal advisory service
Recruitment process
- Pre-selection of applications
- Interview with HR and the specialised department
- Meet the team
- Assessment centre
- Final interview before contract preparation
- Offer and contract preparation (digital)
Contact
Ms Sabrina Zimmermann
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