Site Quality & Food Safety Manager (m/f/d)

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.

Tasks

• Lead the site Food Safety Team and continuously improve Quality, HACCP, and Environmental Management Systems
• Ensure compliance with food law, GMP, customer requirements, and relevant standards
• Lead internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits
• Manage customer complaints, supplier quality issues, deviations, and CAPA processes
• Lead and develop the Quality Control team and laboratory operations
• Drive quality performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure effective document control, training, hygiene, sanitation, and pest control programs
• Coordinate supplier qualification, evaluation, and audit activities
• Prepare management reviews and support quality-related strategic decisions
• Reporting Line to the Site Manager Italy. Functional alignment with Global Quality
• Travel: Occasional travel to customers, suppliers, and company locations within the group

Skills

• Master’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Biotechnology, or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in quality and food safety management within the food manufacturing industry, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Food Law, HACCP, GMP, and Quality Management Systems
• Experience with FSSC 22000, IFS, BRCGS, or other GFSI-recognized food safety standards and with ISO 14001
• Experience with audits, quality control, and supplier management
• Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating teams in a manufacturing environment
• Fluent Italian and very good command of English/ technical English, written and spoken
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
• Proactive and solution-focused approach
• High level of accountability and reliability

Benefits

• Attractive meal vouchers
• Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
• Occupational health services
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company