Quality and Food Safety Manager

Plukon Food Group Spain·Leganés, Spain

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Plukon Food Group Spain doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Leganés

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

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This job was published 6 months ago

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About the role

At Plukon Spain, we are looking to hire a Quality and Food Safety Manager for our processing plant in Leganés. We want someone with experience in food quality, a good level of English, and a drive for professional growth, who is ready to take on new challenges and develop their career in an international environment.

You will join a company present in seven European countries, where you can lead quality and food safety projects, collaborate with international teams, and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of a plant that is strategic for the Group.

We are looking for someone with initiative, leadership skills, and a desire for professional development who is ready to take on new challenges and grow with us.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards at the plant, leading the quality team, and working closely with the Production, Maintenance, Logistics, and Corporate Quality departments.

You will also take part in continuous improvement projects and international initiatives that contribute to the company's development and growth.

  • Lead the Quality and Food Safety Management System.

  • Coordinate and develop the plant's Quality team.

  • Manage internal, external, and customer audits.

  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards, traceability, and labeling requirements.

  • Analyze incidents and define corrective and preventive actions.

  • Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

  • Participate in strategic projects and transformation processes within the Plukon Group.

  • Collaborate with national and international teams on quality and food safety initiatives.

  • Promote training and development of teams in good manufacturing and food safety practices.

About the company & team

Plukon Food Group is a leading European food company that collaborates with supply chain partners to offer a wide range of products, including meal components, salads, and alternative plant-based proteins. We operate in 7 countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Denmark, France, and Spain), with 44 facilities and 12,000 employees.
We focus on providing responsibly produced food in a sustainable manner, caring for animal welfare, the environment, and people.

Working at Plukon Food Group means contributing to responsible food for 265 million people in Europe. Our product range spans from meal components to ready meals, including salads. Our foundation is poultry products, but we increasingly incorporate vegetables and alternative proteins.
In this way, we offer products for meat lovers, flexitarians, and vegetarians. Our products are found in supermarket refrigerated shelves and in quick-service restaurants.

Profile

  • University degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.

  • Previous experience in quality within the food industry.

  • Knowledge of quality and food safety management systems.

  • English level that allows you to participate in meetings and collaborate with international teams.

  • Leadership, organisational and teamwork skills.

  • Results orientation and continuous improvement.

  • Interest in taking on new challenges and continuing to develop your professional career.

Why join Plukon?

  • You will be part of a leading multinational in the food sector.

  • You will have contact with international teams and projects.

  • You will participate in strategic initiatives with real impact on the business.

  • You will find real opportunities for professional growth and development.

  • You will work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

  • You will be able to expand your technical knowledge and develop leadership skills.

Offer

  • Permanent contract with a leading international company in full expansion.

  • Participation in strategic quality and food safety projects.

  • International environment where you can develop and use your English skills.

  • Real opportunities for professional growth within the Group.

  • Continuous training and development of technical and leadership skills.

  • Committed team and a culture based on continuous improvement.

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

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About the company

Plukon Food Group Spain

Plukon Food Group Spain

Food Production

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International company
12000 employees