About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Join the Magic</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Our </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Mission </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. We continuously improve the way we work by being curious about digital innovation — including data, automation and AI — to learn, collaborate and create impact together.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. With over 11,000 employees in more than 85 countries and a turnover of 3.6 billion euros (2025), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We are a warm family company with a strong growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful, and respectful work environment by putting people first. Our commitment to our people, customers, and local communities is what makes working at Puratos truly special. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Are you passionate about ensuring the <strong>highest standards in food safety and quality</strong>? At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a strong commitment to quality and well-being.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">To strengthen our team in Tunari factory, we are looking for</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">: </span></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">(<em>Industry: Food Production</em>,<em> Tunari, Ilfov, Romania</em>)</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Your Mission </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We are looking for a Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager based in Tunari, reporting to the Operations Manager. In this role, you will <strong>lead quality assurance and quality control processes</strong> across raw materials and finished products, <strong>ensuring full compliance </strong>with GFSI standards and internal standards. You will <strong>coordinate</strong> the HACCP team, <strong>drive continuous improvement</strong> in product quality and site compliance, and <strong>oversee Health, Safety & Environment activities</strong>, <strong>contributing</strong> to a safe, compliant, and high-performing production environment. </span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">What you will do</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Lead and coordinate the Quality Management team, setting, monitoring, and evaluating team objectives aligned with company and group performance goals</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ensure the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in line with GFSI and group standards</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Oversee quality-related activities across the site, including raw material and packaging reception, production processes, and physico-chemical laboratory operations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and all applicable quality and food safety regulations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Lead the HACCP system, including documentation, verification, and continuous updates</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Manage internal audits by defining the annual audit plan and coordinating internal audit teams</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Monitor system performance, analyze quality KPIs, and report results to the management team</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Handle customer complaints, ensure proper investigation, corrective actions, and reporting of performance indicators to the group</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Manage non-conforming products and coordinate corrective and preventive actions together with Production and R&D teams</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ensure compliance with certifications and schemes such as RSPO and Rainforest Alliance (RFA), including documentation and traceability requirements</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Maintain and update all required authorizations and registrations (DSP, DSVSA, etc.) in line with legal requirements</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ensure suppliers' compliance with applicable regulations, including EUDR</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Quality & Compliance</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Develop, update, and ensure proper implementation of procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Translate legal and regulatory requirements into internal quality system standards and processes</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Deliver quality training and support the continuous development of employees in the quality area</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Participate actively in audits and inspections conducted by authorities (ANPC, DSP, DSVSA)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ensure basic legal compliance regarding workplace safety and environmental requirements</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Manage the selection and monitoring of external work safety vendors providing HSE-related services to the company</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Monitor and continuously improve safety conditions in production and warehouse areas</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Monitor vendors in organizing and delivering safety training for employees (operators, shifts)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Identify, track, and follow up on risks, incidents, and near misses</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Maintain clear and effective HSE procedures and documentation</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif"> </span></em></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Note: HSE responsibilities are part of the role. Previous experience is not mandatory; training and support will be provided. We are looking for a candidate willing to develop in this area.</span></em></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">What we expect from you</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 35.7pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Education</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 35.7pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 35.7pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Experience</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar Quality role within the food industry</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Experience working with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 35.7pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 35.7pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Skills & Competencies </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Leadership and team coordination skills, with the ability to set and manage performance objectives</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Good knowledge of food industry regulations and the ability to translate legal requirements into internal processes and documentation</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage non-conformities and implement corrective actions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) to collaborate effectively in an international environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 35.7pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 35.7pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Technical Skills </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles in the food industry</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Solid knowledge of GFSI standards (minimum FSSC 22000 v6), GMP, and HACCP</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Practical experience in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">What you can expect from Puratos</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">At Puratos, we believe in rewarding talent and dedication. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">For this role, the annual gross base salary ranges between RON 189,040 and RON 295,375, depending on your experience, skills, and overall contribution to the role.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">On top of the base salary, we offer a competitive and comprehensive <strong>benefits package</strong>, including:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Annual bonus target of 8.33%, in accordance with company performance management procedures</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Vacation bonus paid in July of 50% of monthly base salary</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Meal vouchers</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Christmas bonus</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Private health insurance (Regina Maria & Groupama)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Life insurance (Groupama)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">22 vacation days/year + 1 extra day for your birthday</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Additional vacation days based on seniority</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Financial support for family events (as per collective labor agreement)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Work tools: <strong>company car</strong>, phone, tablet or laptop</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you're looking for a workplace that values collaboration, development, and passion, we'd love to hear from you!</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Work Schedule</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">8:00 – 16:00</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Work model: 1 day/week remote work, available after first 6 months within Puratos</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p>