Quality Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the plant Quality function at our Kechnec manufacturing facility, ensuring consistent achievement of quality, food safety and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant Quality Management System and ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Manage customer audits, quality complaints, corrective actions and reporting activities.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools and methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Monitor and control quality‑related costs, including customer claims, spoilage and sorting activities.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and other functions to achieve business objectives.
• Lead, coach and develop the Quality team to foster a strong quality culture and continuous capability development.

Required profile

• University degree in Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality standards.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and problem‑solving tools.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Fluent English and Slovak language skills.

Required skills

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective action processes
• Quality Management Systems