Deputy Quality Manager

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The Deputy Quality Manager is responsible for implementing quality policy and also ensuring compliance with the policy and good practices for a quality management system.

The person is responsible for all the quality management aspects and supports the implementation of QHSE best practices that align with QHSE policy and LOG strategy.

The BSSC is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position:

Deputy Quality Manager

(Location Belgrade)

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Supports Quality Manager to implement QHSE best practices based on LOG strategy.
• Support and maintain the culture of continuous improvement.
• Support to define and implement Quality internal Audit procedures following QMS best practices.
• Support and conduct Quality internal Audits for LOG major sites e.g. LSC.
• Ensure yearly update of the Product risk Matrix.
• Review and plan for completion of Quality Control best practices including services.
• Plan and conduct QHSE training internally for the team and externally for counterparts.
• Supports and follows Quality team performance review.
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REQUIRED PROFILE

• Master's or engineering degree, the degree program can be in an engineering field or Quality Control Management.
• Typically, 10-12 years’ overall related professional experience including a Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Management System implementation and supervision.
• Extensive knowledge in assessments/audits.
• Extensive knowledge in the application of ISO requirements. ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 qualifications are plus.
• Extensive knowledge in Quality training and Quality internal audit.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, French language is a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL as an asset
• Very good command of English, any additional languages an asset
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong history of continuous education and proven drive to increase skill set
• Well organized, able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize, capacity to work under pressure
• Very good analytical skills, able to work in teams as well as independently

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internally, interacts with Quality Controllers, Quality Officers, Quality Technicians and their assistants, Quality Managers, Buyers, Warehouse Managers, Logisticians and Nutritionists.
• Externally, interacts with suppliers and laboratories.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Type of role: Food Quality Expert (800876)
• Working rate: 100%
• Location: BSSC (Tresnjinog cveta 1, Belgrade)
• Job level: C1
• Length of assignment: Open-ended
• Type of position: Resident (The vacancy is open only for persons with Serbian citizenship or personal work permit in the Republic of Serbia)
• Application deadline: 12.03.2025.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A work and progressive professional development in an exciting international humanitarian environment.
• An inspiring opportunity to practice your profession in a humanitarian and multicultural organization.
• Stimulating benefits package.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and Cover letter exclusively in English. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.