Head of Quality Management

Head of Quality Management Head and heart for our quality Stella Bernrain is a traditional family business with the headquarters of Chocolat Bernrain AG in Kreuzlingen and Chocolat Stella SA in Giubiasco, specializing in the production of high-quality chocolate products. With passion and craftsmanship, we create exquisite chocolates that are appreciated both nationally and internationally. We pursue a niche policy in the areas of Bio, Fairtrade, and functional chocolates. Our team consists of dedicated professionals working together to realize our vision. Objective We are looking for a motivated, committed, and independent personality to lead our QM/QS team. In this key position, you are responsible for all QM/QS processes in our production plant. In this demanding task, you report as a staff position to the CEO. Your tasks Leadership and further development of quality management and quality assurance Technical and personnel leadership of the QM/QS team (4 persons) Active participation in daily business, targeted optimization of processes Responsibility for achieving the operationally necessary certifications and planning/conducting their audits (FSSC, Bio, FT, RFA as well as customer audits) Planning, coordinating, and monitoring internal audits Leading internal quality management meetings: HACCP and error reporting meetings Ensuring product safety along the value chain, including incoming goods and line control Representing the company to partners, authorities, and associations in quality matters Your skills Completed studies as a Food Engineer FH/ETH, BSc/MSc in Food Technology/Science or a higher federal diploma Solid practical experience in quality management including leadership experience, ideally from an SME in the food industry Leadership and organizational skills, entrepreneurial thinking and action Hands-on mentality and high technical competence Project management, moderation, and presentation skills as well as a confident demeanor when dealing with different stakeholders Independent and reliable way of working, good IT skills Analytical, structured, and networked-thinking personality with high self-motivation and teamwork skills Proficient German and English in spoken and written form, Italian is an advantage What we offer Established food company, family business with a "Du" culture Collegial, small team with short decision-making paths and high technical competence Varied and meaningful tasks in a production plant in the heart of chocolate production Company values such as commitment and responsibility with all important industry and quality standards, social responsibility and sustainability Employee discount in our SchokoLaden on-site Progressive employment conditions with many benefits for employees Collective Labour Agreement (GAV) and member of Verband Chocosuisse, Verband Schweizerischer Schokoladefabrikanten Training company for Food Technologist, Logistician Priska, Head of HR, looks forward to your application. Only online direct applications will be considered, no recruitment agencies. jpidca85552jm jit0729jm jiy26jm