19 ago - Bologna
Altro
Food Quality Manager
Career path toward Head of Quality within 2 years
Industry sectors
Agriculture & Food, Manufacturing & Production
Technologies you'll work with
Quality Assurance, English, Italian, SAP, Team Leadership
Salary Range
38,000 - 48,000 EUR/year
A fast-growing company in the sustainable food industry is seeking a Food Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance processes across two production facilities. You will ensure compliance with EU food safety regulations, manage HACCP protocols and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is central to delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality plant-based products to consumers across Europe.
Responsibilities
Manage and continuously improve the HACCP system across all production lines
Conduct internal audits and prepare for external certification audits (BRC, IFS)
Lead root cause analysis for quality incidents and implement corrective actions
Train production staff on food safety and hygiene standards
Liaise with suppliers on raw material specifications and incoming quality checks
Report quality KPIs to senior management monthly
Must-have Requirements
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field
Minimum 3 years experience in food quality management in a production environment
In-depth knowledge of HACCP, BRC/IFS standards and EU Regulation 852/2004
Internal auditor certification
Fluent Italian and good English
Nice-to-have Requirements
Experience with plant-based or alternative protein products
Knowledge of allergen management systems
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
Personal Requirements
Detail-oriented with zero tolerance for quality shortcuts
Strong leadership and ability to influence production teams
Calm under pressure during audits and incidents
Proactive mindset for continuous improvement
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