Quality Manager | Ostend | Permanent contract

Job Description

Quality is not in documents here. It is in how people work, make decisions, and collaborate on the floor.

Your impact as Quality Manager
Quality does not happen behind a desk. You see it on the work floor, in processes, and in people's behavior. In this role, you are visibly present in the production environment, actively improve what can be improved, and ensure that quality is truly embraced. You combine oversight with action. You don't just monitor systems, you elevate them to a higher level.

What you will do specifically
* You will manage a team of 5 colleagues (quality, lab, product development) and support their growth
* You will be fully responsible for the quality system and HACCP
* You will guide audits (customer, certification, government)
* You will analyze risks and initiate improvement actions
* You will handle complaints and translate them into structural solutions
* You will set up corrective and preventive actions
* You will lead initiatives around HACCP, Food Defense, Food Fraud, and internal audits
* You will work closely with production, sales, purchasing, and management
* You will be the point of contact for customers, suppliers, and external partners
* You will monitor the quality of raw materials to the final product
* You will ensure that quality is alive on the work floor through training and communication

Profile* Bachelor's or Master's degree (food science, bio-engineering, chemistry, or equivalent)
* Min. 5 years of experience in quality within the food or production industry
* Strong knowledge of HACCP and quality systems
* Experience with audits (IFS, BRC = a plus)
* Experience with complaint management and improvement processes
* Good knowledge of Dutch and English
* Proficient with ERP and MS Office

How you work
* You take initiative and ownership
* You remain structured, even under pressure
* You think analytically and act pragmatically
* You communicate easily with operators to management
* You feel at home on the work floor
* You translate complex problems into concrete actions
* You maintain an overview, even with multiple priorities simultaneously
* You make decisions and address people where necessary

Offer* Attractive salary package based on experience, including a company car, meal and eco vouchers, hospitalization and group insurance
* Flexible working hours with start between 7:30 AM and 9 AM, finishing from 4 PM onwards
* To start as soon as possible
* Visible impact on production and organization
* Autonomy and responsibility
* Short decision lines
* International context
* An environment where quality truly matters
* A committed team that works together

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