Director of Quality & Food Safety (Europe)

h3Overview /h3 pAre you a senior FSQ leader with proven European experience, ready to shape quality strategy and performance at scale? /p pWe’re partnering with a well-established international food manufacturer (fresh food, short shelf-life products) to appoint a bDirector of Food Safety Quality /b. This is a pivotal, high-impact role with responsibility for FSQ systems, people, and performance across a complex, multi-site European footprint. /p pYou'll be the driving force behind a culture of operational discipline, customer trust, and continuous improvement - balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery where needed. /p h3What You’ll Be Driving /h3 ul liOwnership of food safety quality systems across modern production facilities in multiple countries. /li liLeadership and development of site-based FSQ teams - raising standards, building capability, and embedding a culture of quality excellence. /li liTranslating customer expectations into operational reality, working closely with commercial teams and production leaders to ensure requirements are understood and delivered on the ground. /li liImplementation of pragmatic, scalable solutions to simplify complexity and improve consistency. /li liAct as the go-to authority for risk management, audit performance, and group compliance. /li liDeliver both short-term operational stability and a long-term, future-ready quality strategy. /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul liDeep expertise in food safety systems, compliance, and operational quality standards. /li liProven leadership across multiple European countries, including managing diverse site maturity levels and cultural expectations. /li liExperience in B2B customer-facing roles, with the ability to interpret needs and translate them into aligned production processes. /li liA collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style - able to influence without authority and create buy-in across functions. /li liComfortable navigating ambiguity, transformation, and the evolving needs of a growing, fast-paced business. Fluent English; additional European languages a plus. /li /ul h3Who This Role Suits /h3 ul liLeaders who have already operated at European scale and understand the nuances of cross-market operations. /li liIndividuals who thrive in autonomous roles and enjoy balancing strategic vision with day-to-day impact. /li liProfessionals who combine customer sensitivity with operational discipline, capable of bridging the two worlds. /li liBuilders - of systems, capability, and culture. /li /ul pReady to lead, shape, and elevate FSQ across Europe? /p pWe’re especially keen to connect with leaders from B2B and the broader food industry, also within the retail landscape, with the energy, resilience, and vision to shape the future of quality in a transforming business. /p pApply or reach out directly to explore further - all conversations held in confidence. /p h3Job Details /h3 ul libSeniority level /b: Director /li libEmployment type /b: Full-time /li libJob function /b: Product Management /li libIndustries /b: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Retail /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr