Fancy a job as Quality Manager?
This is what your day will look like:
We are looking for a professional and results-oriented Quality Manager to further develop and strengthen our quality management system. In this key role, you ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, enabling us to consistently deliver products of the highest standard to our customers.
What does your day look like?
- You are the key person responsible for developing and maintaining the quality management system, based on GMP, HACCP and quality management principles, while ensuring compliance with IFS, BRC and Autocontrol standards.
- You coordinate and follow up on inspections and testing of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products.
- You are responsible for external audits (customers, FAVV/food authorities, certification bodies) and you conduct internal audits.
- By critically analysing production processes, you identify improvement opportunities and work closely with operational teams on process optimisation and quality improvement.
- Quality is embedded on the shop floor: you train and support employees on hygiene, food safety and quality standards.
- You handle customer and supplier complaints in a correct and solution-oriented manner.
- You lead the quality team (assistant quality manager and quality controllers) and set clear priorities.
In this role, you report directly to the Plant Manager and act as a sparring partner on quality and food safety matters.
This is what we expect from you:
- You hold a master’s degree as a bio-engineer, industrial engineer or in a relevant field (food, biochemistry or chemistry), and have at least 3 years of experience in a similar managerial role within the food industry.
- You have strong knowledge of quality management systems (HACCP, IFS, BRC, Autocontrol) and food safety standards.
- You work accurately and in a structured way, with a hands-on and solution-driven mindset.
- You communicate clearly in Dutch, French and English and enjoy taking responsibility.
This is what you get in return:
- An attractive salary package with additional fringe benefits.
- A varied role within an internationally growing company, with a dynamic culture and passionate colleagues.
- Extensive training and development opportunities in an environment where you can grow.
- At Poppies Bakeries, we value a healthy work-life balance, supported by flexible working hours.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the quality and food safety of our products.
Apply for Quality Manager!
Eager to work with us? Then apply quickly using the form below!
Tasty testimonials
I have recently started helping the quality team to guarantee that our products meet a consistent standard. My job is very varied, and I am in touch with the product and production process most days. What I’ve noticed is that I can approach everyone and contacting the management directly is not a problem. We have a good atmosphere in our team, and everyone helps each other whenever necessary. There’s also a great atmosphere at work and the people are understanding and motivated, which to me is essential!
Get in touch
Poppies Bakeries nv
Kasteelstraat 29
8980 Zonnebeke (België)
Tel: 057 46 02 00
Email: jobsBE@poppies.com
