Head of Quality, Occupational Safety and Sustainability m/f/d 80 - 100%
UFA AG
Herzogenbuchsee
Key information
- Publication date:14 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Herzogenbuchsee
Job summary
Join UFA AG, a leader in sustainable animal husbandry, in a key role. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Oversee the quality management system and operational lab development.
- Plan and conduct audits, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Analyze complaints, support production leaders, and implement measures.
Skills
- University degree; further training in quality management preferred.
- Strong IT skills, including MS Office and LIMS/LISA proficiency.
- Excellent communication skills with a structured, solution-oriented approach.
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In this key role, you take overall responsibility for quality, occupational safety, and sustainability, working closely with the production plants and management.
- Overall responsibility for the quality management system (QMS), the operational laboratory, as well as the further development of quality and sustainability standards
- Planning, execution, and follow-up of internal and external audits including authorities and certification bodies
- Analysis of complaints, derivation of measures, and professional support for the plants and production managers
- Preparation of management reviews, supplier evaluations, as well as relevant reports and decision-making bases
- Ensuring compliance with legal requirements (FM/FMBV, label requirements, etc.) including clarifications with authorities
- Professional responsibility for occupational safety (SiBe) as well as support in risk analyses
- Training, instruction, and consulting of employees on quality, safety, and sustainability topics
- Completed university or technical college degree
- Further training in quality management, as an auditor, or in the field of occupational safety is an advantage
- Proximity to agriculture as well as understanding of agricultural value chains is an advantage
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form, French skills are an advantage
- Good to very good IT skills (MS Office, LIMS/LISA, IQ-Soft)
- Structured, solution-oriented working style with assertiveness and strong communication skills
- Responsible and versatile leadership role with great scope for design
- Thorough introduction to a demanding and future-oriented area of responsibility
- Modern, dynamic working environment with short decision-making paths
- Attractive training and further education opportunities
- Very good social benefits and numerous discounts
UFA AG is committed to successful animal husbandry. Competent and motivated employees work in regional teams throughout Switzerland and offer more than just feed. Modern and efficient plants are pillars of our success.
As part of a succession arrangement, we are looking for an experienced, assertive, and practical personality for our headquarters in Herzogenbuchsee.
Are you interested in this versatile and demanding management position? If so, we look forward to receiving your online application via the button below.
For additional information, Ms. Ursula Rolli, Head of HR, is happy to assist you, phone 058 434 11 58.