QA Manager – Food Ingredients

Location:

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

Salary:

Negotiable

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Manufacturing Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Food, Drink, Tobacco

Advertiser:

NonStop Consulting

Job ID:

133343066

Posted On:

28 August 2026

QA Manager – Food Ingredients – Brussels

Company

A growing international company specialising in flavours, colours and functional food ingredients, serving food and beverage manufacturers worldwide with a strong focus on innovation, quality and sustainability.

Role

* Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with applicable standards and regulations.
* Manage and develop the 3p QA team
* Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO standards and relevant certification requirements.
* Plan, conduct and/or supervise internal and external audits, including customer, supplier and subcontractor audits.
* Monitor customer complaints, non-conformities and corrective actions to drive customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
* Lead and maintain the company’s Food Safety Culture and Food Safety Management System.
* Monitor the conformity and quality of raw materials and finished products.
* Oversee and coordinate the Quality Control Laboratory and analytical activities.
* Ensure compliance with QHE policies, procedures and operational standards.
* Maintain an active watch on scientific, technological and regulatory developments affecting the business.

Education & Professional Knowledge

* Master’s degree or equivalent higher education, preferably in a relevant scientific, technical or business discipline.
* Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and food safety standards.
* Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000.
* Knowledge of HACCP and relevant food-sector legislation and regulations.
* Familiarity with certifications such as Organic, RSPO, Kosher, Halal and SMETA is an advantage.
* Understanding of industrial risk assessment and chemical-industry safety is a plus.
* Experience with project and budget management.

Experience & Skills

* Proven experience in Quality, Food Safety, QHSE or a related leadership position.
* Strong experience in a food, ingredient, manufacturing or related regulated environment.
* Experience managing and developing teams.
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to translate business strategy into clear priorities and actionable plans.
* Experience developing KPIs and using data to drive performance.
* Strong audit, compliance and continuous-improvement capabilities
* French and English

You are a confident and pragmatic leader who combines technical knowledge with a strong business mindset.

You are:

* Problem-solving oriented and comfortable making decisions.
* A natural leader and influencer who can engage people at all levels.
* Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities and projects.
* Proactive, hands-on and comfortable taking initiative.
* A strong communicator and relationship builder.
* Passionate about quality, food safety and continuous improvement.
* Able to operate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Most importantly, you don’t see Quality as simply a compliance function – you see it as a driver of business performance, customer trust and sustainable growth.

If you are ready to take ownership of quality and food safety while making a tangible impact on the business, we would love to hear from you.

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