# Site Quality Assurance Manager #
**Location:** Konolfingen, Switzerland
**Work model:** On site / Full time
**Contract type / duration:** Permanent
**Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.**
As a Site Quality Assurance Manager at Nestlé Research and Development Center Konolfingen, your mission is to safeguard food safety, quality and compliance across a dynamic research and pilot environment while keeping the site audit ready. You-ll make a difference by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, laboratory operations, pilot plant teams, businesses based in Konolfingen, and external authorities and certification bodies. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and make a difference at scale.
**How you-ll make an impact as a Site Quality Assurance Manager**
* Leading the site quality strategy to keep the research and pilot environment audit ready and fully aligned with quality and food safety standards.
* Driving risk-based decisions and robust controls that enable safe, compliant and efficient pilot plant execution.
* Building high-performing quality and laboratory teams that strengthen a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
* Developing and empowering team members by fostering individual growth through coaching, mentoring, and structured development plans - building a diverse talent pipeline and ensuring strong succession readiness within the quality and laboratory teams.
* Delivering reliable analytical and laboratory services that support research trials, market needs and fast decision-making.
* Leading the digital transformation of laboratory operations and data management
* Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to resolve findings quickly, simplify processes and raise quality performance at scale.
**What will make you successful**
* Bringing strong expertise in quality assurance along with the capability to lead a group, as a Group leader in a factory (Deputy QA, Quality Systems, Hygienist) or as QA specialist in an R&D Centre or global quality function
* Applying leadership and coaching skills to develop teams, guide change and build a strong quality culture across functions.
* Inspiring and growing a team by creating an inclusive environment where people feel empowered to take ownership, learn from experience, and develop their careers - demonstrating a genuine commitment to people development as a key driver of quality performance
* Bringing a strong affinity for digitalization and the drive to advance the digital agenda
* Using sound judgment to manage risk, strengthen controls and support fast, reliable decisions in a complex environment.
* Collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, external authorities and certification bodies to deliver strong outcomes.
* Communicating fluently in English and German, both written and spoken.
* Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.
**At Nestlé Research and Development Center Konolfingen, we place people at the heart of everything we do.**
Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:
* Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
* Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
* Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
* Performance based bonus
* Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
* Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
* Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
* Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
**What to expect from our hiring process**
We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.
**Ready to Be a Force for Good?**
Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.
Konolfingen, CH
