Quality Assurance Manager β Food Packaging
Huhtamaki
π EspooFull-timeFlexible Packaging5β10 yearsπ° β¬70,000ββ¬85,000
Posted 10d ago
About the Role
Huhtamaki is a global specialist in packaging for food and drink, operating in over 35 countries. Our Espoo facility produces flexible packaging for leading food brands across Europe.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee our food-contact packaging quality systems and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and maintain the BRC/IOP Packaging Materials Global Standard certification at the site
- Lead the quality team of 6 QA technicians and 2 QA engineers
- Manage customer complaint investigations and corrective action programmes
- Ensure compliance with EU food contact materials regulations (EC 1935/2004) and REACH
- Conduct internal audits and manage third-party certification audits
- Drive continuous improvement on first-pass yield and defect reduction
Requirements
- βDegree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Packaging Technology
- β5+ years quality management experience in food packaging or food manufacturing
- βBRC/IOP Packaging Materials auditor qualification
- βStrong knowledge of EU food contact regulations and FDA 21 CFR
- βExperience with statistical process control and FMEA
- βHACCP qualification and lean/Six Sigma experience preferred
Keywords
quality assurancefood packagingBRCfood contactHACCPcompliance