QC Manager Beilen (all genders), Lieving

For our Specialized Nutrition manufacturing site in Beilen, we are looking for a QC Manager&Performance. In this role, you lead and develop the QC&Performance team and are responsible for delivering reliable, validated quality data to ensure safe product release.

You define and execute test strategies and sampling plans, collaborate with internal and external laboratories, and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen process robustness and quality control effectiveness.

What we ask

Strong people management skills with experience in leading, coaching and developing teams

Bachelor’s degree (working and thinking level), preferably in Food Technology or a related field

2–5 years of experience in senior QC or QA roles; laboratory management experience is a plus

Experience in the Infant Formula / Specialized Nutrition (IFT) sector is preferred

Knowledge of statistics, IT tools and collaboration with R&D / Product Development

Affinity with production processes and understanding of market applications and end‑use requirements.

What we offer

A unique company culture with a strong Dutch heritage and an open, supportive international environment

A healthy work‑life balance, flexible working options, and a competitive salary&benefits package

A role with both autonomy and trust, enabling you to shape your work in a way that fits your strengths

Access to extensive development opportunities, training programs, and coaching

Clear paths for internal growth and advancement—we actively encourage career progression

An informal, inclusive, and friendly workplace where collaboration is key

The chance to make a meaningful impact by contributing to better nutrition for millions of people.

As QC Manager&Performance, you are responsible for delivering credible and timely quality data required for safe product release at the Beilen site. You ensure that quality control processes are robust, compliant and continuously improving, while enabling efficient operations and strong collaboration with key stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities include: Reliable data for safe product release

Ensuring all release parameters are tested using validated test methods

Maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation for all laboratories involved in batch release

Evaluating batch records and ensuring release decisions meet RFC SOPs, specifications and Regional Supply Chain and Market requirements

Informing QA Operations Managers about potential delays in analyses

Test strategy and execution

Defining and executing effective test strategies and sampling plans across the Beilen site

Engaging and aligning with stakeholders within and outside the site (e.g. QA Release, Production, R&D, LQS)

Establishing clear procedures for sampling, testing and reporting, including proper training of teams

Continuous improvement and performance

Monitoring and reporting relevant QC KPIs and driving improvements in efficiency, cost and release lead time

Delivering management information on test results, process performance and plant hygiene

Organizing Q‑KPI review meetings and supporting prioritization of improvement initiatives

Escalating non‑conformities to the Plant Management Team when required

Supporting Business Management Reviews and training and coaching of production leads in close cooperation with CI&L&D

Operational leadership and support

Leading and developing the QC&Performance team, ensuring accurate sampling, testing and reporting

Managing human resources processes in line with FrieslandCampina HR policies, fostering a high‑performance and engaged organization

Supporting site management during crisis situations with relevant quality data and analyses

Contributing to internal and external audits and being responsible for internal audits across laboratories

You will be working in an enthusiastic QC team of 39 colleagues (QC Specialists, QC Officers and Lab Technicians). You are part of the quality management team of the Beilen site and report to the QA/QC Manager of the location.

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