Head of Quality Management (m/f/d)

In a traditional Swiss food company specialising in premium fish processing, quality is not just a matter of paperwork. The combination of manual work and the highest food safety standards shapes the daily work routine. For this dynamic company in the Balsthal region, we are looking for an experienced individual who creates clear structures and takes overall professional responsibility.

we offer

• A responsible key position with plenty of scope for design and short decision-making paths
  
• Progressive employment conditions as well as attractive social benefits
  
• Possibility of hybrid working, as far as operational tasks allow
  
• A conveniently located workplace within easy walking distance of the station as well as free parking spaces including charging stations
  
• A long-term professional perspective in an established environment
  
• A varied range of tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
  

your tasks

• Overall responsibility for quality and food safety management according to FSSC22000
  
• Professional and personnel management of the small quality team
  
• Planning, preparation and support of internal as well as external certification and re-certification audits
  
• Further development of the HACCP system, GHP and operational document control
  
• Assessment of deviations, complaints and laboratory results including initiation of measures
  
• Contact person for certification bodies, authorities, customers and internal specialist departments
  
• Assuming deputy management for operations management to practically link QM and production
  

your skills

• Completed degree (Bachelor) in food technology, food sciences or a comparable qualification
  
• Several years of professional experience in quality management in a food production company
  
• Familiarity with the FSSC22000 standard as well as HACCP, GHP, auditing and Swiss food law
  
• Structured, solution-oriented and precise working style with an eye for the essentials
  
• Reliable and pragmatic leadership qualities as well as strong communication skills
  
• Willingness to confidently navigate both production and audit discussions