One of the most important large-scale retail groups is seeking a Group Quality Director.
He / She will oversee all aspects of quality and safety within the food manufacturing / food retail / food production environment, to ensure compliance with regulations (Italian and international law) and with customer expectations.
The role requires strong technical knowledge and leadership experience.
Key responsibilities Quality Management: Lead the entire quality function, including setting long-term testing strategies, implementing quality frameworks, and overseeing the Quality Management System (e.G., HACCP).
Compliance: Ensure all products and operations meet health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
Team Leadership: Manage and develop the quality assurance team to ensure product development activities meet high quality standards.
Stakeholder Collaboration & External Partnerships: Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, R&D;, Marketing, and Innovation teams to support new product development and ensure quality integration.
Supplier Oversight: Oversee the performance of suppliers and co-packers to ensure compliance with company guidelines and expectations.
Consumer Complaint Management: Manage consumer and customer complaint processes and provide escalation support for critical issues.
External Engagement: Lead engagement with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory bodies, and third-party partners.
Process Improvement: Oversee operational efficiency and quality control across all stages of production and distribution.
Risk Management: Report on quality-related risks and compliance status to leadership.
Required qualifications Education: A degree in a scientific discipline such as Food Science, Chemistry, or Biochemistry is required.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years' experience in an executive quality role, including team management, is required.
Language: Fluency in both Italian and English.
Place of work: Veneto (Italy) Applicants who meet all the required qualifications may send their résumé / CV, including the required privacy consent, to #J-*****-Ljbffr