Head of Quality - Ede, Nederland - Givaudan

Givaudan

Geverifieerd bedrijf

Ede, Nederland

2 weken geleden

Geplaatst door:

Daan Van den Berg

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Beschrijving

Step into our world of creativity and joy

Head of Quality (M/F/d)

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
As Head of Quality Ede you will work for a company that touches billions of consumers every day. You will lead the local quality function (QC Laboratory and QA systems) to ensure product quality and improve mindset and customer satisfaction at the site level. You will be part of an experienced team and have the opportunity to develop your expertise together with your colleagues inside and outside the team.
You will be based in Ede, you are part of the local MT and report directly to the local Site Head. Givaudan Ede formerly VIKA is a producer of cheese powder and Fonds (base for soups and sauces). Givaudan Ede is an independent production plant with 90 employees.

This exciting role includes:

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Team leadership:You will lead the local Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams and ensure a good talent pipeline regarding performance and potential. You will set and monitor targets, assess performance and provide guidance. The team consists of 5 QC employees and 2 QA employees.
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Improve the quality and food safety systems:You will maintain the shop floor quality and technology guided by regional / global policies and implement local Vendor and Customer Quality programmes aligned with global / regional policies. Additionally you are responsible for improvements to the local quality and food safety systems including documentation and auditing against standards within the production facility.
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Project and Change Management:You will oversee local / regional projects and allow knowledge/best practices sharing within your team and organization. Moreoveryou will manage change processes which are relevant to the position guided by global policy.

Your professional profile includes:

Bachelor's degree/HBO in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or business degree with technical experience
Function related experience of 5 years of which at least 2 years in equivalent position
Business fluency in Dutch and English
Good project management skills and use of the project management techniques
Experience with relevant on site processes such as operational processes (Ingredient lifecycle Management, Vendor Quality, Customer Quality requirements and Formula management, Continuous improvement, Complaint management, Issue and Crisis Management, Industrialization, Audit and Change Management)
Broad knowledge on order fulfillment, brief management, regulatory and new ideas processes
Experience with manufacturing technologies and product characteristics (a.o. spray drying, powder blending)
Solid knowledge of main IT systems (SAP, Globe, Google/Gmail) and Sense Colour legacy systems
Good understanding of Food Safety and Quality Systems (FSSC/BRC, ISO, GMP, Halal, MSC, and Organic)

What additional benefits do we offer?

Great compensation package including bonus
Private Medical Healthcare and Group Pension Plan
Learning opportunities
Career development plan
Life Assurance and Income Protection
Discounted Shopping and Bike 2 Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Fragrance Purchases

- #LI-OnsiteAt Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world

Remote working:

On-site