Quality Systems Manager

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

As Quality Systems Manager, you will drive the transformation to a fit-for-purpose quality management system that ensures compliance with customer, certification, business, and legal requirements in an effective and agile way. In this position, you will be part of Nutreco Iberia Quality Management team. You will collaborate closely with other stakeholders in Iberia and Nutreco, being the point of contact for the Nutreco Global Quality Team regarding the Quality management system in Iberia.

About The Role
Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development, continuous improvement of Quality and Feed Safety Management Nutreco (Nutrace) through participation in networks, co-development and review of standards and processes, and acceptance testing of Quality related IT systems.
2. Develop and maintain the quality and feed safety system for the BU, using Nutrace as backbone and also including feed fraud and food defence. Lead the deployment in own Business Unit including gap assessment and prioritization in implementation.
3. Provide training and support during implementation of the quality and feed safety system and perform reviews and audits to assess compliance and improvement opportunities.
4. Support Quality Operations Manager to establish quality process controls with tolerances and limits to machinery and products that ensure feed safety and quality compliance and continuous improvement.
5. Process owner of the customer complaints process and support the business unit in a consistent and standardized way of working to ensure reliable complaint reports and follow-up.
6. Develop and implement a dashboard that illustrates compliance status with Nutrace. Perform regular reviews with relevant stakeholders, and support closure of gaps.

Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or related.
2. Proven quality experience of at least 5 years in a quality role with knowledge of feed safety law.
3. Good level of both Spanish and English in word and writing. Portuguese language is an advantage.
4. Flexible and willing to travel in Spain and Portugal.
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate others.

Why You Will Love Working with Us
Global Benefits:

1. A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.
2. Competitive remuneration package, private health insurance, and 26 vacation days with flexibility.
3. Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
4. A flexible work environment with the option to work from home several days per week.

Local Benefits:

1. Subsidized meals in our canteen.
2. Reduced working hours on Fridays and over the summer.
3. Regular company and team events.

Next Steps:
We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within 10 business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Evelyne Medina. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes, and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products, and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models, and services Trouw Nutrition offers boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators, and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status, or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.