QA Manager

**QA Manager**:
Belgium, HQ

**A little bit about Edgard & Cooper**:
Once upon a time, our founders wanted to feed their dogs - Edgard and Cooper - pet food they could feel good about. The kind of food that was as good for the planet as it was for their pets. But they couldn’t find anything that was quite right. So.to cut a long story short, they decided to make their own

Today, 5.5 years later, Edgard & Cooper has sold over 10 million bags of food, hired over 150 people across Europe and made lots and lots of dogs & cats (and their owners) feel good

**A little bit about us**:
We call ourselves 'the pack' because we stick together. That means we’re a bunch of nature-loving, animal-adoring, purpose-driven pals Working here means working in an international and supportive team in which everyone has a voice. We’re big fans of curiosity and learning on the job, and we love people who take the initiative.

So if you want to join a fast-growing team that’s REALLY making a 'pawsitive’ difference, you’ve come to right place

**What type of breed are we looking for?**

Have you always been fascinated by excellent quality? Cutting-edge analytical skills and eye for detail would describe you the best? Foodie & pet lover? If yes, this is your next dream job

In this job you will be in the product team. People of the product team are the creators & gatekeepers of our products ensuring our Edgard & Cooper ethos is embodied within our complete range.

Together with the product team and especially with your quality warrior report, you make sure that all our products are always of superior quality and delivered to perfection. So this means you will embody Product Quality for Edgard & Cooper, you will be responsible for our internal quality system, but mainly dealing at suppliers level. Essentially you will make sure our suppliers deliver us with the best product possible, on specs and we make sure that our furry customers get only the best of Edgard & Cooper. So this means you and your quality warrior will be responsible for Quality and therefore have a direct impact on Products.

**What will be in your bowl?**

Everything about quality : quality planning, quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement
- Ensure all supplied goods are compliant to E&C standard and regulations
- Strengthen and take the lead of all quality systems and controls internally and externally with the support of your direct report
- Implements and monitors procedures, standards and specifications
- Build a strong communication with all our suppliers and ensure proper follow-up of complaints
- Assure Audits at suppliers level
- Ensure that E&C is always ready to succeed 100% on audits and inspections (federal food safety agency, organic certification )
- Provide QA support for critical R&D projects

**What skills & tricks should you bring?**
- At least 7 years of experiences in the (pet)food industry in quality assurance department
- Ideally you hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, or other scientific disciplines with strong background in manufacturing & quality assurance
- You are easily dealing with multiple industrial suppliers, multiple challenges in European countries
- Good understanding of regulations and expectations in the petfood industry
- Not frightened to challenge the norm and ready to create the new norms internally and externally
- Highly organized, with a strong attention to details
- Management skills of small team
- Pawsome team player and happy to get stuck in

**What treats do we have for you?**
- A competitive salary in line with your experience
- Company car + fuel card
- Full time permanent role, based in our HQ
- Work phone & laptop
- Meal & Eco vouchers
- Hospitalization Insurance
- Access to free counseling through our Wellbeing Program
- Access to our gym to keep you fit and healthy
- Flexible work from home 2/3 days policy
- Every day is bring your pet to work day
- Unlimited pet food for your furry friend whilst you are with us
- The opportunity to join an amazing culture where the values really come to life such as through our volunteering days, appreciation days, wellbeing days, pawesome team buildings, friday drinks and many more

Also, we offer you a rich learning opportunity in a truly international environment that will give you extensive responsibility but also guidance as you need it. You’ll find yourself part of a passionate, professional, results-oriented team, helping to improve the joy of our pets. We value ambition and a desire to build a highly successful career.

**Ideal start date**: ASAP
**Recruitment process**: phone screening - get to know call - case study & presentation - final interview with one of the founders