quality lead.

You will be the "firewall" of the company - ensuring that bad quality never hits the customer - while acting as a strategic partner to production, building bridges rather than just barriers.

what we offer

• A full-time employment contract directly with the Client
• The backing and stability of an established mother company
• The challenge of building a modern production facility and team from an early stage

your tasks

1. Quality Assurance & Audits Management

• Audit Leadership: Manage and host approximately 5 major audits per year, including ~3 direct customer audits and external certification bodies with support of the QA & QM Manager from the HQ. You must have a track record of passing these successfully.

• Systems & Standards: Oversee compliance with the requirements of the IFS HPC and GMP standards, the HACCP concept,and other safety/quality requirements (e.g.  ISO 9001), ISO 19011 (Internal auditor)).

• Customs & Compliance: Ensure quality documentation aligns with customer`s requirements for incoming goods and finished products.

2. Operational Quality Control (Hands-on)

• Team Management: Supervise and develop a team of 2–3 In-Process Control (IPC)  employees.

• Testing & Release: This is a hands-on role. You are responsible for the administration/data entry into the Statistical Quality Control software (Mettler FreeWeigh). You perform tests when necessary and handle the official release of goods in the system (ERP). 

• Process Control: Monitor the quality of raw materials, in-process goods, and final products.

3. Problem Solving & Communication

• "Build the Bridge": You are not here to say "no" just for the sake of it. You are here to protect the brand while working with production to find solutions.

• Defend the Quality: You must have the personality to stop the line if standards are not met. You are the voice of the customer inside the factory. 

• Structured, process-oriented: You have a structured approach to work and a focus on continuous improvement. Thanks to your analytical approach, you and your team are able to identify root causes rather than just treating symptoms.

what we expect

• Education: Trade or academic training in the field of chemistry/food chemistry/pharmaceutical engineering or a similar field is required.

 

• Experience:

  • • Proven experience in Quality Assurance within Household Products, Food, Pharma, or Cosmetics.

    • Strong experience in handling external audits (Retailers/Certification Bodies).

    • Experienced complaint handling using common methods of root cause analysis (8D reports, fishbone diagram/Ishikawa diagram, 5 Whys, etc.)

    • Technical Skills: Familiarity with basic laboratory testing, sampling protocols, and releasing products in ERP systems.

    • Language: Good written and spoken English skills are essential. Knowledge of German is considered a plus. 

• The Ideal Profile (Personality)

  • Outspoken & Assertive: You are not afraid to speak up. You have a strong backbone and can withstand pressure from production targets when quality is at risk.

  • Solution-Oriented: You don't just block processes; you explain why and help the team get back on track.

  • Diligent: You understand that quality is in the details, from the first raw material sample to the final documentation.

 

Employment agency entry number 47

this job offer is intended for people over 18 years of age