Head of QA
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Are you ready to ensure the highest standards of product quality and food safety on a global scale? Do you have what it takes to lead a high-performing team while driving strategic initiatives and innovation across Red Bull's value chain?
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Head of Quality Assurance to join our Global Quality team. Based in Ludesch/Vorarlberg home of our QA team, with at least bi-weekly travels to Elsbethen/Salzburg to ensure seamless alignment across both locations, this is a unique opportunity to shape quality excellence across Red Bull's Operations.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a high-performing QA team, focusing on coaching, mentorship, and continuous learning while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
* Ensure quality and food safety requirements at our premix production site, implementing and operating a quality management system and a food safety system effectively.
* Monitor the copacker production sites as well as packaging suppliers and act as a link for all quality assurance topics, conduct audits and track implementation of preventive and corrective actions.
* Drive efficient global digitalization of QA processes and workflows, implementing systems for process automation, traceability, and KPI-based decision-making.
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve quality excellence and lead strategic projects to enhance product quality, food safety, and operational performance.
Qualifications
* Degree in food technology, quality management, quality assurance or process technology with formal training in the food or beverage industry.
* +10 years of professional experience in a leading role in quality management.
* +10 years of experience in internal and external auditing, HACCP, and food safety.
* Extensive experience in quality management within the food and beverage industry, including supplier qualification, conducting audits, and implementing CAPA.
* Deep understanding of global standards such as GFSI and HACCP.
* Proven track record in leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
* Proficiency in QA systems, SAP, and process digitalization tools.
* Strong background in managing strategic projects focused on quality improvement, sustainability, and process optimization.
* Expertise in statistical methods, KPI-based decision-making, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
* Skilled in conducting internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
* Fluency in English and German is a must.
* Solution-oriented mindset and keen eye for detail.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Compensation
Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement for this position, which is €2,603.59 gross per month. Our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.
Equality and diversity
We value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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