Quality Assurance Manager for the Food Industry (m/f/d)

Part-time Position

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Company: Ebbe & Food GmbH

The Ebbe & Food GmbH is a developer and distributor in the food industry, known for high-quality and innovative plant-based products, primarily as a supplier but also with its own consumer brand “Veggie Crumbz.”

We are looking for a committed and experienced Quality Assurance Manager (m/f/d) to strengthen our team and help maintain and further develop our high-quality standards.

Responsibilities:

– Responsibility for implementing and continuously improving the quality management system according to ISO 9001, IFS, or BRC.
– Preparation of certifications.
– Conducting and monitoring external audits as well as hygiene inspections.
– Performing sensory analyses.
– Creating and maintaining quality documentation and specifications.
– Supporting employees with quality assurance matters.
– Monitoring compliance with legal requirements and internal production standards.
– Analyzing and handling customer complaints and initiating corrective actions.
– Collaborating with other departments to identify and implement quality improvements.
– Working with external laboratories.

Requirements:

– Degree in Food Technology, Nutritional Science, or a comparable qualification.
– Several years of professional experience in quality management in the food industry.
– Solid knowledge of relevant standards and norms (ISO, IFS, BRC).
– Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
– Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
– Confident use of MS Office and ideally ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central, also Xentral in use).
– Proficiency with MacOS is a plus.
– Good command of English, both written and spoken.

We offer:

– A responsible and varied role in a dynamic team.
– Opportunities for professional and personal development.
– A modern working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.

Interested? Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates), including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, to iwanttowork@ebbeundfood.eu. The Ebbe & Food GmbH values diversity and promotes an inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or disability.