Head Of Quality Manufacturing

About us
We are a multinational food company that conserves the goodness of nature in our products.

We carefully select our fruit and vegetables from their origin, maintaining the highest quality and safety throughout the production process. We pride ourselves in providing consumers with natural, healthy, and nutritious products that have made us a reference in infant and adult nutrition.

In addition, the Hero Institute of Infant Nutrition is within the Hero Spain facilities.
Website: www.hero.es
Sector: Food company
Company size: More than 4,000 employees
Headquarters: Lenzburg, Switzerland
Company type: Private company
Categories: Baby food, Healthy Snacks, Natural Spreads, Sauces, Juices and Nectars, Cereal Snacks, Prepared meals

What is our commitment?
We are on a mission to delight consumers by conserving the goodness of nature.

The world today is different from what it was 10 years ago, and nothing like it was in 1886 when Hero was founded in Lenzburg, Switzerland. However, our core goals remain the same.

We have adapted to change, offering consumers high quality, healthy, natural and sustainable food. Hero Spain, with its headquarters in Alcantarilla (Murcia), has formed part of this legacy since 1922.

We are committed to naturalness in our products, maintaining a firm nutritional commitment and constantly improving thanks to our commitment to continuous innovation and research, to adapt to the needs of consumers, customers, and new market trends.

Team value proposition
Recently, Hero Spain has been certified as a #TopEmployer in 2023 and 2024, an achievement that reflects our ongoing commitment to the well-being and development of our team of talents.

This recognition is a testament to the exceptional culture we have cultivated together, positioning us as one of the best companies to work for in Spain.

This would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication of every person who is part of the Hero family. We don't hire top talent so we can tell them what to do. That doesn't make sense. At Hero, we give you the opportunity to make your mark and contribute to something bigger.

We'll give you the tools and skills to do your job and then get out of the way.

Purpose
We are on a mission to conserve what's good in nature. We do so by striving to conduct our business sustainably and striving to do the right thing. Always. Without compromises.

Values
The new values reflect the company today and the company we want to build in the future. Values are at the heart of who we are as people and they guide how we behave.

Create wow
We dare to do things differently, seek to always win with consumers and customers, and endeavor to be forever relevant and vital to our world. It's about Curiosity, Innovation and Consumer/Customer Focus.

Everyone Hero
We work together in pursuit of our common mission and strategy, strengthening our local businesses by leveraging the power of the collective. It's about Purpose, Performance and Teamwork.

Nourish others
We treat everyone with honesty, care and respect and provide our people, customers and consumers with what they need to thrive. It's about Honesty, Empowerment, Respect and Diversity.

Take responsibility
We make good choices today to build a more sustainable business and environment fit for the needs of tomorrow. It's about Sustainability, Ownership, Heritage and Quality.

Impact
We value good ideas, so we want the best talent. Our people can make a difference because we give them the freedom to act, to be entrepreneurial, and to make a difference. This is reflected in the responsibilities. Be yourself, be impactful.

Growth
We all win if we grow together. It's about professional and personal growth. The best way to grow as a company is to help you grow as a person, hence the availability of learning and development opportunities.

How can you help us?
The Head of Quality Manufacturing will manage all aspects of quality assurance and food safety in our Hero Spain manufacturing site. This role demands expertise in food safety regulations, quality systems, and the unique challenges of baby food production. The candidate must have strong leadership skills to guide the team, ensuring top standards of safety and quality. Collaboration with the Quality Excellence team, southern cluster's Country quality team, Production, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Procurement, and R&D is essential.

Your main responsibilities
Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality assurance and food safety professionals, including Laboratory Managers, Food Safety & Regulatory staff, and quality managers.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the team.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality master data in line with Hero Masterdata Governance.
• Ensure adherence of manufacturing site to the QM processes as described for selected software solutions such as; QMS, PLM and SAP4HANA.
• Oversee the execution of quality control processes, including raw material inspection, in-process controls, and final product testing.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other relevant food safety standards.
• Ensure the documentation and maintenance of the local Quality Management Systems including internal and external Audit Management.
• Lead periodic Management Reviews about the Quality and Food Safety performance and trends (KPI's), challenges, (emerging) risks, and opportunities.

Food Safety:

• Develop and implement food safety programs, including HACCP plans, allergen control, and sanitation procedures.
• Conduct regular food safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage food safety incidents and coordinate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with standard requirements in relation to product standards e.g., organic, halal, kosher, etc.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay updated on local, national, and international food safety regulations and standards.
• Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Drive effective and efficient manufacturing compliance for our multicountry portfolio.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and certification bodies as needed.
• Maintain relationships with industry associations, customer working groups, and other relevant internal and external bodies and food regulatory authorities.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze quality performance data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
• Lead initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to drive operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain the QMS software in line with the group standard.

Skills and Competencies
Background:

• Masters degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in quality assurance and food safety, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of baby food manufacturing processes and regulations.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, ISO, and other food safety standards.

Competencies:

• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in food safety and quality management preferred.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g. Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) preferred.
• Familiarity with global food safety initiatives (GFSI) and standards preferred.

Others:

• Based in Murcia

What do we offer you?
We offer a position where you can develop professionally in an international company. We have an open way of working, with short decision lines where people can really make an impact. (Confidentiality is assured)

Benefits:

• Hybrid work
• Flexible Schedule and early finish on Fridays, also during summer months
• Attractive Compensation & Benefits package
• Physiotherapist
• Continuous learning and development
• Ongoing feedback
• Collaborative and challenging multinational environment
• Strong values
• Matrix organization
• Open and transparent culture
• Great work environment
• Amazing people
• and much more!

During these 100 years we have come a long way, but we want to continue doing so for another 100 years. To do so, we need talented, curious, innovative, collaborative, diverse and responsible people to be part of this great team.

If you want to know more about Hero, access our website: www.hero.es
If you want to dive into our commitment to sustainability, access our 2022 Sustainability Report: 2022 Sustainability Report

Will you join us? Please send your CV and relevant documents to ****** / ******.