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Site Quality & Food Safety Manager (m/f/d)
Location: Parma, IT, *****
NovaTaste
is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.
Tasks
Lead the site Food Safety Team and continuously improve Quality, HACCP, and Environmental Management Systems
Ensure compliance with food law, GMP, customer requirements, and relevant standards
Lead internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits
Manage customer complaints, supplier quality issues, deviations, and CAPA processes
Lead and develop the Quality Control team and laboratory operations
Drive quality performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure effective document control, training, hygiene, sanitation, and pest control programs




Coordinate supplier qualification, evaluation, and audit activities
Prepare management reviews and support quality-related strategic decisions
Reporting Line to the Site Manager Italy. Functional alignment with Global Quality
Travel: Occasional travel to customers, suppliers, and company locations within the group
Skills
Master's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Biotechnology, or related field
5-10 years of experience in quality and food safety management within the food manufacturing industry, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of Food Law, HACCP, GMP, and Quality Management Systems
Experience with FSSC *****, IFS, BRCGS, or other GFSI-recognized food safety standards and with ISO *****
Experience with audits, quality control, and supplier management
Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating teams in a manufacturing environment
Fluent Italian and very good command of English/ technical English, written and spoken
Strong communication and organizational skills
Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
Proactive and solution-focused approach
High level of accountability and reliability
Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
Occupational health services
A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company
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📌 Site Quality & Food Safety Manager (M/F/D) (Parma)
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📍 Parma