Grupo Clave is seeking a Quality Manager to join a company in the food industry. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the Quality Department, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and certification systems, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. ### **Key Responsibilities** * Implement, maintain, and improve the Quality and Food Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with standards such as HACCP, IFS, and MSC. * Keep records, procedures, and documentation associated with the management system up to date. * Lead and coordinate the HACCP team, driving the identification, assessment, and control of food safety-related risks. * Actively participate in crisis management, Food Defense, and Food Fraud teams, collaborating on the development, review, and monitoring of corresponding action plans. * Manage incidents, complaints, and non-conformities, defining and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. * Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, official bodies, and certification entities during audits, inspections, and internal and external certification processes. * Coordinate, supervise, and develop the Quality team, fostering commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. * Ensure compliance with current legislation applicable to the food industry and refrigerated storage activities. * Design and deliver staff training on hygiene, food handling, food safety, and good practices. * Coordinate occupational risk prevention matters with the External Prevention Service, collaborating in the implementation of preventive measures. ### **Required Profile** * University degree in Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Science, Biology, Chemistry, Agri-Food Engineering, or related fields. * Prior experience in managerial roles within Quality and Food Safety departments in food industry companies. * Experience in food safety audits and certifications, particularly IFS, BRC, or ISO 22000\. * Solid knowledge of food legislation, allergen management, labeling, and self-control systems. * Ability to manage quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement processes. * Experience with ERP systems—especially LIBRA—is desirable. * Leadership, organizational, planning, and team management capabilities. * Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills when engaging with customers and external bodies. ### **What We Offer** * Opportunity to join a solid, industry-leading food company. * A stable project with prospects for professional development and internal growth. * A position offering a high degree of autonomy and responsibility within the organization. * Active participation in continuous improvement, certification, and operational excellence projects. * A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and expertise. * Ongoing training and continuous updates on food safety regulations and standards.
David Muñoz
Indeed · HR
David Muñoz
Indeed · HR
