Company Description
Looking each day for innovations, the best quality in Meat & service and most competitive prices for our customers.
By working with all categories (poultry, pork, beef etc.) and highly certified suppliers only, we can assure our colleagues and final customers full transparency.
Commitment to your professional development, long term goals and embrace your growth with internal and external support!
Are you passionate about quality assurance in Meat business and looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic trading office?
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to lead and enhance our QA processes and contribute to business growth. If you have a strong background in the meat business Quality assurance and leadership, we want to hear from you!
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance and Sustainability:
- Develop standardized product specifications in cooperation with Sourcing which cover the requirements of the Selling countries.
- Ensure desired quality of goods by implementing quality control processes
- Ensure proper development of Own Brand products in compliance with Metro requirements.
- Continuously monitor the quality of goods through quality control processes including pre-shipment checks, laboratory testing, and supplier qualification procedures.
- Monitor the supplier performance and ensure proper supplier technical visits/audits.
- Investigation/monitoring customer complaints
- Support the Sourcing & Selling Department with QA-related topics to continuously improve supplier and product quality/performance.
- Supervising Sustainability Strategy (ESG strategy)
People Management:
- Lead young and motivated team
- Organize and maintain performance and talent management.
- Foster an engaged workforce through eloquent communication.
Qualifications
Personal Qualities:
- Leadership: Capable of situational leadership including directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating.
- Customer Orientation: Focus on satisfying business/stakeholders
- Discipline: Focus on maintaining standard processes, with excellent communication skills.
- Independence: Self-disciplined with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Team Player: Ability to work in a rapidly expanding business environment, target-oriented, demanding, and assertive.
- Willingness to Travel: Open to travel as required.
Experience and other knowledge:
- Language: Fluent in English; additional languages are appreciated.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in the field of Quality Assurance, specifically within the meat business.
- People Management: Demonstrated leadership in team development and oversight
Additional Information
What we offer…
- A position in our office in Delft
- An international working environment in which to expand your vision and knowledge
- Training for your development via our online portals
- 40 hour workweek
- Working in an informal multicultural environment
- Laptop & cellphone for business purposes
- Discount with VGZ additional health insurance packages
- Discount with Makro NL stores
- Budget for home office appliances according to company guidelines
- A well organized pension scheme with BE FRANK