Quality Manager

Stern Ingredients Turkey - Quality Manager

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Manager to join our Quality Department in the food industry. This role will be responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our food products through inspections, audits, and process control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing and Maintaining Quality Management Systems
• Planning and Managing Internal and External Audits
• Monitoring Documentation and Reporting Processes
• Managing Product Quality Control and Assurance Processes
• Handling Customer Complaints and Feedback
• Ensuring Compliance with Legal Regulations and Standards
• Team Management and Training Activities
• Driving Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Supplier Quality Management
• Conducting Risk Analysis and Planning Preventive Actions
• Implementation of Standards such as Halal, Kosher, ISO 140001, FSSC 22000
• Leading Quality Improvement Projects in Production Processes
• Ensuring Balance between Cost, Efficiency, and Quality
• Preparing and Managing Product Recall and Crisis Management Processes
• Coordinating Laboratory Analyses and Technical Inspections
• Supporting New Product Development Processes from a Quality Perspective
• Managing Cross-Departmental Collaboration (Production, R&D, Procurement, Sales)
• Ensuring Integration with Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Standards

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering a related field
• Min 3 years of experience in quality assurance/control in the food industry
• Solid knowledge of food safety standards and quality management systems
• Familiarity with laboratory analysis techniques is a plus
• Good command of English (written and spoken)
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office applications