Head of Quality Assurance (Food Wholesale Distribution) (all genders)

Job description

Your tasks: Support integration of the latest acquisitions and new entities into METRO Quality Management System. Support and assistance in the implementation of METRO QA Standards and Policies in Food Service Distribution (FSD) companies and local QA projects Support METRO entities and FSD Companies with trainings, guidelines and technical knowledge on various Quality and Food Safety topics within Multichannel operations of METRO. Manage a cluster of FSD companies and countries as a functional leader (setting up the right local QA organization, reviewing and aligning QA objectives, follow up on implementation of the main QA projects, crisis management, etc.). Maintain, update and continually improve the Quality Management System standards and guidelines related to Food Safety Distribution and other QA operations within Multichannel business of METRO. Conduct assessment & audits across different entities of METRO. The role requires regular international business travel, including multi-country trips within Asia. Proven min. 5 years of experience in QA operations, with a strong background in managing QA processes and developing and implementing Quality Management Systems. Excellent technical knowledge of food quality and safety, including HACCP and PRP principles. Excellent knowledge and experience with International Food Safety and Quality Standards Experience in auditing as external or internal audit Strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and senior management. Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, presentation and report-writing skills. Excellent project management skills Strong ownership and accountability, with the ability to independently drive multiple topics from planning through implementation and follow-up in a changing environment. Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to develop clear recommendations and take sound decisions. Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate stakeholder alignment and management visibility, together with strong ability to work cross-functionally. Self-motivated, determined and confident in representing own professional position and area of responsibility. Fluent English, both written and spoken. Work-life balance: Flexible working hours in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays. Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally. Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program. Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events. Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies. Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike. Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension. Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees. . We are wholesale. We are Quality Assurance. We are where people and opportunity meet. At METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are #OneMETRO: a diverse team of over 84,000 colleagues across 34 countries, united by one mission: enabling our 15 million customers to create meaningful moments in hospitality and independent trade. We shape the M with passion, commitment, and growth mindset. This means taking on responsibility, making our company your company and creating a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.