On behalf of an established industrial organization with a strong international presence, we are seeking a Quality Manager.
This role is a critical leadership position, with full accountability for a function that is central to both operational performance and brand reputation. The company operates in a highly regulated environment, serving demanding international markets and maintaining rigorous certification standards.
The appointed candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the transformation of the Quality function, strengthening governance, elevating standards, and fostering a cohesive, performance-driven team culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction across:
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Operations
- Lead, structure, and develop a multidisciplinary quality team
- Ensure the effectiveness, robustness, and continuous improvement of quality systems and certifications
- Act as the primary interface for audits (including unannounced inspections), certification bodies, and key clients
- Establish, implement, and monitor quality standards, procedures, and performance indicators
- Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
- Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, contributing to strategic decision-making
- Ensure full compliance with international regulations and standards, supporting business expansion in export markets
- Manage critical quality issues, defining and executing corrective and preventive action plans
Candidate Profile
Experience & Technical Expertise
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in senior quality roles within the food industry
- Background in bakery, cereals, baked goods, or pasta manufacturing preferred
- Proven track record in managing internationally recognized quality and food safety standards
- In-depth understanding of end-to-end quality processes across the manufacturing value chain
- Fluency in Italian and English
Leadership & Managerial Skills
- Strong leadership presence, with the ability to lead and align structured teams
- Experience operating in complex or evolving organizational environments
- Demonstrated ability to bring structure, discipline, and clarity to underperforming or unstructured functions
- Skilled in managing change and influencing stakeholders at different levels
- Results-oriented, with a pragmatic and execution-focused approach
Context
- Long-established industrial company undergoing a managerial and organizational evolution
- Strong exposure to international markets, including specialized segments (e.g., gluten-free products)
- High standards in food safety, quality, and organizational well-being
- Quality function currently at the center of a strategic transformation and strengthening initiative
CONTRACT & COMPENSATION
- Contract type: Permanent employment contract, Seniority Level: Middle Management (Quadro equivalent)
This job advertisement is open to candidates of all genders (Legislative Decree no. 198/2006) and complies with the provisions of Article 10 of Legislative Decree no. 276/2003.