•Establish the quality plan, including quality culture, organization and an internal and external quality audit plan, seek approval for it and implement and manage the execution of this plan
•Assure that the appropriate systems (e.g. Quality Management System, FSSC22000, cGMP) are in place and maintained, in line with all applicable laws, regulations and standards
•Drive that the organization learns from deviations and that deficiencies found during internal and external audits are translated into corrective actions, monitor the execution of the corrective actions and escalate to the appropriate management level, if and where required
•Set up and maintain the relevant network with external stakeholders and represent the site towards external parties on quality topics and issues and with that build the quality mindset that puts customer first
•Participate in the site management team and contribute to the plant goals as they are described in the yearly manufacturing plan. Leading and participating in workstreams, broader than Quality only, is also expected of this role
•Shape and develop the site Quality team to continuously improve and change towards what is necessary tomorrow