Together we bring joy to the world!
Welcome to HARIBO, world’s leading sugar-confectionery German based brand! Our mission is to bring happiness to kids and grown-ups and we're looking for talented people to join our team to help us spread some joy! HARIBO, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years!
Our mix, that awaits you:
- Plan, coordinate, and manage all operations of the Quality Control Laboratory.
- Monitor the performance of the laboratory team, support their development, and ensure business continuity.
- Ensure the implementation of laboratory safety, hygiene, and housekeeping standards.
- Ensure the effective management of quality control processes.
- Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with GMP, Food Safety Management Systems, and company quality standards.
- Plan and conduct in-process quality controls and coordinate the necessary actions to eliminate non-conformities.
- Lead root cause analyses for critical quality deviations and follow up on the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure the sustainability of quality performance in line with product specifications, customer expectations, and legal requirements.
- Ensure that analyses of raw materials, in-process products, semi-finished products, and finished products are conducted accurately, on time, and in compliance with relevant procedures.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement by developing projects aimed at enhancing quality, efficiency, and food safety performance.
- Manage supplier quality processes, conduct supplier performance evaluations, and coordinate improvement activities.
- Take an active role in internal and external audits and follow up on the closure of audit findings.
- Monitor external laboratory analyses and report the results.
- Prepare regular quality and performance reports for management.
- Follow national and international regulations and quality standards to ensure process compliance.
- Manage technical information sharing and document management processes with the Central Laboratory in Germany.
- Work closely with other departments across the company.
- Participate in quality improvement projects that support food safety and customer satisfaction.
Ingredients, that you bring with you:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering.
- Proven experience in managing Quality Control Laboratories within the food industry.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory analyses, quality control systems, and food safety practices.
- Preferably knowledgeable and experienced in FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, and ISO 9001 Quality Management System standards.
- Experience with laboratory equipment, calibration, and validation processes.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong competencies in reporting, team management, and coordination.
- Good command of English with the ability to effectively use technical documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications; SAP knowledge is considered an asset.
- Results-oriented, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.
Life at HARIBO means:
- Multinational experience at one of the world’s leading sugar-confectionery companies
- International and domestic career opportunities
- Development is our greatest it piece
- Top Notch: Our work-mood balance
- Our benefits are snackable for everyone
- A work environment surrounded by our values: Independence, trust, focus, pragmatism, it’s all about quality and childlike happiness
Location of the Role: Hadımköy Plant
Ready to bear responsibility? A golden future awaits.