QA Processing Manager

QA Processing Manager at FrieslandCampina

Within our Business Group Specialised Nutrition, manufacturing location Beilen, we are looking for a QA Processing Manager who leads development and implementation of the local QA & FS policy in Processing.

In this role you are responsible for:

• Development and implementation of the local QA & FS policy in Processing
• Monitoring & reporting to management on compliance/KPI’s and providing leading support in:
  • Release (including masterdata)
  • Complaints handling
  • Improvement projects
  • Clearances/change control
  • Issues and crisis

What we ask

• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Bachelor/Master degree preferably in Food Technology
• Experience in managing a team
• Preferably Microbiology education or extensive experience with microbiology & hygiene
• Program and project management skills
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement Systems, (SAP related) business processes
• Knowledge of Food, Feed, IFT and Pharma

What we offer

• Unique culture since FrieslandCampina has Dutch roots but has grown to an international organisation with locations all over the world
• Pleasant work-life balance, competitive salary & good secondary conditions (work week of 38 hours, year-end bonus of 3%, competitive pension, holiday pay 8%, flexible work hours, possibility to work from home, bonus)
• Several training and coaching programs to help you to develop and map your own professional career
• An informal & kind working environment in which you work together with driven and professional colleagues
• Confidence and autonomy to generate long-term impact that contributes to better nutrition for the world

Vacancy description

Management & Plant support
• Advises management proactively on quality and safety issues in the processing area, to ensure awareness on these issues in decision-making, improve professionalization and minimize related business and operational risks. • Responsible for Q & FS KPI’s in Processing including target setting and prioritization and advises the Operational Manager Processing and Site QA manager. • Contributes in external and internal audits with respect to the activities of the department • Is member of the local QA management team that is responsible for development and execution of the local QA plan.

Leading team
• Responsible and manages the human resources management process in compliance with the FrieslandCampina Human Resources Management policy for own team.

Operational support
• Guarantees that quality assurance in Processing is in line with legislation and company rules (auditing and evaluations), resulting in compliance processes with FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, GB-standards etc. and product quality in line with specifications • Implements and executes continuous operational quality improvements according to Plan Do Check Act systems within the Processing area • Develops, implements and executes good hygiene and housekeeping standards within Processing • Executes root cause analyses in cases of severe quality issues and nonconformities • Responsible for delivery of the QA support to operation in local strategic projects & activities • Informs Processing on developments in the areas of QA, FS and Regulation. Leads decision-making on how to follow up developments in the area of QA, FS and Regulation with the aim to comply and to minimize the related business risks • Manages the CAPA framework, including quality platforms and ensures a CAPA solving capacity at an appropriate level, resulting in timely finishing and delivery of the actions. • Management HACCP of change policy and enforcement • Member of improvement projects to improve robustness of processes and effectiveness of process control

Validation
• Develops and executes validation in Processing and verification policies related to the operational cause effect categories Method, Machine, Material and Man. • Driver for continuous improvement in Quality Management at the Processing plant and release • Responsible for release process and reporting of release process KPI’s, review of the process and continuous improvement • Responsible for masterdata regarding product control & release (including periodic review).

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

You will be working in an enthusiastic team of 11 colleagues (QA Specialists/QA Officers).