As Austria's leading manufacturer of baby food, specializing in cereal porridges, snacks and muesli, we are looking for an experienced leader to join our site in Puch near Salzburg.
HEAD OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT & FOOD SAFETY (M/F/D)
Immediate start possible | Full-time
Shape quality, food safety and continuous improvement in a key leadership role
In this position, you will take overall responsibility for Quality Management, Quality Assurance, R&D and our analytical chemistry and microbiology laboratories. You will combine regulatory excellence with practical leadership, process improvement and close cross-functional collaboration.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and develop the Quality Management, Quality Assurance, R&D and laboratory teams, including the analytical chemistry and microbiology laboratories, ensuring high performance, effective organization and continuous capability development across the function.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, internal quality standards and relevant IFS requirements, including GMP, HACCP, Food Fraud and Food Defense.
Act as the central point of contact for authorities, external auditors, customers and suppliers on all quality and food safety matters.
Plan, coordinate and conduct system, authority, customer, supplier and internal audits, and ensure timely follow-up of agreed actions.
Ensure customer quality requirements are effectively integrated into products, processes and projects in close collaboration with Project Management and other stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality, food safety, operational efficiency and the quality culture across the organization.
Play an active role in new projects and lead quality-related change initiatives in close collaboration with Production, Engineering and other departments.
Monitor quality performance through relevant KPIs, identify trends and initiate corrective or preventive measures.
Assess and approve deviations and nonconformities, maintain SOPs, work instructions and test plans, and coordinate validations.
Coordinate and oversee validation activities to ensure compliance, consistency and product quality.
YOUR PROFILE
University degree in food technology, food chemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology or a comparable scientific discipline.
Several years of relevant experience in quality management within the food industry, combined with proven leadership experience.
Sound knowledge of a GFSI-recognized standard, ideally IFS, and practical experience with food safety and quality systems.
Experience in dealing with authorities and in preparing for and conducting internal and external audits.
Proven ability to optimize processes, lead projects and successfully manage change.
Strong analytical, communication and decision-making skills, with the confidence to set priorities and ensure implementation.
Solution-oriented, structured and hands-on leadership approach.
Good written and spoken German and English.
WHAT WE OFFER
A responsible leadership position with the opportunity to actively shape and further develop quality management, food safety and laboratory operations.
High level of autonomy and direct impact on product quality, consumer safety and operational performance.
Employment in a successful Austrian family-owned company with short decision-making paths and close cross-functional collaboration.
Candidates based outside the Salzburg region are supported with fully covered company accommodation.
Excellent public transport connections and free company parking.
Healthy snacks and employee discounts at selected partner companies.
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
- 38,5 hours
Place of work
- Puch bei Hallein
Must-have skills
- quality management within the food industry
- proven leadership experience
- GFSI-recognized standard (ideally IFS)
- practical experience with food safety and quality systems
- audits
Required languages
- German B1
- English B1
Must-have education
- University degree in food technology, food chemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology or a comparable scientific discipline
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
- 38,5 hours
Place of work
- Puch bei Hallein
Must-have skills
- quality management within the food industry
- proven leadership experience
- GFSI-recognized standard (ideally IFS)
- practical experience with food safety and quality systems
- audits
Required languages
- German B1
- English B1
Must-have education
- University degree in food technology, food chemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology or a comparable scientific discipline
Salary
Annual gross salary of about EUR 75,000, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.
Benefits
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Good transportation connections
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Parking space
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Cafeteria
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Gesunde Jause
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Employee discounts
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Good transportation connections
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Parking space
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Cafeteria
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Gesunde Jause
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Employee discounts
All infos regarding your application
Required application documents:
- Résumé
- Cover letter
- relevant certificates
INTERESTED IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF QUALITY WITH US?
Please send your application, including your CV and relevant certificates, preferably by apply smart or by post to:
Gittis Naturprodukte GmbH
Human Resources Department
Halleiner Landesstraße 57
5412 Puch bei Hallein
