Quality Assurance Manager
Are you a seasoned Quality professional ready to take ownership of a strategic leadership role in a dynamic and high-performing manufacturing environment?
I'm currently representing a global leader in the premium food production industry - a company renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and commitment to excellence. They're seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality function at their flagship site in Meulan, France.
This is a pivotal role where you'll shape and drive the local quality strategy, ensuring alignment with regional standards and global expectations. You'll be the key point of contact for all quality-related matters, from regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction to continuous improvement and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Translate global quality strategy into actionable plans at the site level.
- Define and implement strategic quality objectives tailored to local operations.
- Ensure alignment with group standards and customer requirements.
- Lead the deployment and tracking of quality improvement initiatives.
Quality Systems & Customer Excellence
- Develop and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) that meets both French regulatory standards and global corporate guidelines.
- Monitor quality performance, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Own the reporting of quality KPIs to both local and regional leadership.
- Lead certification processes and internal/external audits as the site's primary quality representative.
- Ensure product and service compliance with customer and regulatory expectations.
- Conduct supplier audits and manage quality-related disputes with clients.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a dedicated quality team.
- Oversee recruitment, performance reviews, and training needs.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage departmental budget and performance metrics.
Training & Communication
- Drive onboarding and training initiatives around GMP, Food Safety, CCP, and PRPO.
- Communicate effectively across departments to ensure swift resolution of quality issues.
- Champion quality awareness across internal and external stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
- A degree in Quality, Food Science, or a related field, with proven experience in a similar role within an industrial or food manufacturing setting.
- Strong command of quality standards and regulations (ISO, HACCP, IFS, FSSC 22000).
- A natural leader with the ability to influence, engage, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
- Decisive, organised, and resilient - able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- Fluent in French; English proficiency is a plus.
Why This Role?
This is more than a job - it's a chance to make a lasting impact in a business that values quality as a cornerstone of its brand. You'll be joining a company with a strong global footprint, a commitment to sustainability, and a culture that empowers its people.
If you're ready to take the next step in your quality career and lead with purpose, I'd love to hear from you.
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