Quality Systems & Food Safety Lead

Reporting to the QA Manager, the QA FS & QS Lead provides leadership at the Giotti Plant for the development, implementation, and administration of Food Safety, Food Defence, and Quality Systems programs to ensure product safety, integrity, and conformance with Customer, Divisional, Corporate, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include governance and proactive continuous improvements of Food Safety, Food Defence, and Quality Systems programs such as HACCP, cleaning, pest control, allergen management, foreign body controls, internal food safety inspections, non-conformance, and customer complaints. Key Responsibilities : Ensure compliance with Corporate Quality Assurance Policies and customer satisfaction through governance and leadership in Food Safety, Food Defence, and Quality Systems programs, including HACCP, allergen management, foreign body controls, internal inspections, non-conformance, customer complaints, pest control, and fostering a quality culture. Conduct routine reviews with the Factory Leadership Team. Manage the Food Safety, Food Defence, and Quality Systems Training program to ensure all staff are trained and understand their roles. Oversee internal FS & QS inspections and audits to meet customer and third-party accreditation requirements, leading continuous improvements and reporting monthly KPIs. Manage external customer and third-party audits to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards, implementing continuous improvement plans. Handle corrective action programs for internal and external audits, including communication with customers and suppliers. Investigate and resolve customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Identify and implement improvements to prevent issues. Publish monthly KPIs and trend data. Attract, develop, and retain high-performing staff, setting performance standards, providing coaching, and managing employee relations. Candidate profile : Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology or equivalent. Solid experience in the Food Industry, especially in QA management roles. Experience with quality and food safety management systems and certifications such as ISO, HACCP, BRC, and IFS. Extensive knowledge of HACCP, BRC auditing, GMPs, Quality Systems, and Hygiene. Strong communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, adaptable to change. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in relationship-building and negotiation. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, race, religion, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics. Location: Quality System, SCANDICCI, FR, IT, 50018 J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Scandicci, Toscana, IT

Posted Date: 8/22/2025