Quality Manager - Edible Nuts

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Conduct quality inspections of incoming and outgoing products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
• Manage supplier quality audits and coordinate corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Oversee sampling, grading, and analysis of edible nuts, oilseeds, and grains at origin, warehouses, and delivery points.
• Liaise with laboratories for aflatoxin, pesticide, and moisture content testing; maintain related documentation.
• Ensure full traceability of all lots and batches through internal systems.
• Monitor and evaluate storage conditions and coordinate with logistics teams to prevent contamination or spoilage.
• Manage customer complaints related to quality and coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support certification processes (IFS, BRC, Organic, Fairtrade, etc.) and maintain required documentation.
• Train employees and suppliers on quality awareness and food safety practices.
• Work closely with the Trading and Operations teams to ensure alignment between commercial requirements and quality standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Agriculture, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control or assurance within the agri-commodities or food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP) and regulatory frameworks (EU and international).
• Experience with edible nuts, oilseeds, or grains supply chains.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English; German or other EU languages are an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Fluent in English and German (both written and spoken).
• Confident user of MS Office and QMS tools

Benefits

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package