KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Implementation of Quality strategy with a focus on the operation landscape
• Development and execution of quality plan using strategy, business priorities as input.
• Contact person for operations related factory performance for Companion Animal Quality.
• Development, continuous improvement and implementation of the policy, standards, and processes that together ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations for the safety, quality, and integrity of companion animal food/feed products.
• Development, continuous improvement and implementation of customer and product specific requirements including qualification of the business.
• Development of training materials and execute training related to quality management.
• Continuously improve communication and create awareness about quality management internally and externally promoting “quality feeds value”.
• Feed to food safety and quality (FSQ) expertise and support
  To succeed in this role, you will be an expert in Quality Management and Food to Feed Safety with good communication and training skills needed to create a quality culture where people of all disciplines understand their role in quality performance. You will be the primary point of contact for Operational related to Quality. Working side by side with the Quality Manager, Customer Companion Animal, the Regional Quality Manager, Operations, Technical and Commercial teams you will ensure customer satisfaction. This role will lead a team of two dedicated Quality Officers and participate and contribute to Global Quality networks.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science/technology, biology, chemistry, or a related field with a food hygiene qualification.
• Ideally you will have experience as a Quality Manager within the Pet/Companion Animal feed industry, preferably in quality roles within the supply chain and with experience of managing a team.
• Relevant experience in internal, external and customer audits.
• Knowledge of food and feed safety regulations applicable to the pet food industry.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and certification schemes.
• Project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a (multifunctional) team.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyse data.

Please refer the Job description for details