QA Manager

About the Job Vacancy

As a QA Manager, you will lead both the QA team (3 FTE) and the QC team (2 FTE). Your scope of responsibility covers all processes within the company, with work agreements documented in a certified BRC management system. Through audits, work inspections, complaints, and data analysis, you will work independently and in collaboration with other departments to continuously improve and adjust processes. In this role, you are responsible for formulating and implementing the quality and product safety policies, ensuring that the organization, its processes, and products comply with customer and regulatory requirements. You will monitor quality control and report on it to ensure the quality level is maintained and improved where necessary. Additionally, you will serve as the point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders regarding quality and product safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying and implementing improvements in the areas of quality and product safety;
• Advising management on the quality and product safety of the environment, processes, and products;
• Advising on risks and implementing control measures to minimize them;
• Providing training materials and instructions to promote awareness of quality and product safety;
• Developing and executing the QA/QC annual plan, with adjustments based on results;
• Coaching the team towards self-management.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and varied role with a high level of responsibility;
• A dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement;
• Opportunities for personal and professional development;
• A competitive salary with excellent secondary benefits;
• Support for further developing your leadership skills;
• A professional and close-knit team of colleagues.

What Are We Looking For?

• A minimum of a higher vocational (HBO) education in quality management, food technology, or a similar field;
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in a similar position;
• Up-to-date knowledge of quality and product safety regulations;
• Strong communication skills, able to motivate and persuade on different levels within the organization regarding quality and product safety. Additionally, you can turn potential resistance into cooperation;
• Experience in managing and coaching teams is necessary;
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to implement improvements;
• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

How can you apply for this role?

You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible.

Welcome to work in the renewable materials company! 

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 20,000 people.

We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices. 

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