QA Manager

Are you ready for a dynamic and challenging role as a QA Manager at De Jong Verpakking by Stora Enso? From our inspiring location in De Lier, new opportunities unfold daily.

What will you be doing as a QA Manager?

As a QA Manager, you will lead both the QA team (3 FTE) and the QC team (2 FTE). Your scope of responsibility covers all processes within the company, with work agreements documented in a certified BRC management system. Through audits, work inspections, complaints, and data analysis, you will work independently and in collaboration with other departments to continuously improve and adjust processes. In this role, you are responsible for formulating and implementing the quality and product safety policies, ensuring that the organization, its processes, and products comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will monitor quality control and report on it to ensure the quality level is maintained and improved where necessary. Additionally, you will serve as the point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders regarding quality and product safety. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Proactively identifying and implementing improvements in the areas of quality and product safety; 

• Advising management on the quality and product safety of the environment, processes, and products; 

• Advising on risks and implementing control measures to minimize them; 

• Providing training materials and instructions to promote awareness of quality and product safety; 

• Developing and executing the QA/QC annual plan, with adjustments based on results; 

• Coaching the team towards self-management. 

What We Offer: 

• A challenging and varied role with a high level of responsibility; 

• A dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement; 

• Opportunities for personal and professional development; 

• A competitive salary with excellent secondary benefits; 

• Support for further developing your leadership skills; 

• A professional and close-knit team of colleagues. 

What Are We Looking For? 

• A minimum of a higher vocational (HBO) education in quality management, food technology, or a similar field; 

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in a similar position; 

• Up-to-date knowledge of quality and product safety regulations; 

• Strong communication skills, able to motivate and persuade on different levels within the organization regarding quality and product safety. Additionally, you can turn potential resistance into cooperation; 

• Experience in managing and coaching teams is necessary; 

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to implement improvements; 

• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken. 

How can you apply for this role?

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, we invite you to apply. Please send your resume and cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role through our recruitment tool. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully welcoming you to our team soon.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner Veera Kaislasalo, veera.kaislasalo@storaenso.com (in English).

Welcome to work in the renewable materials company!

The forest is at the heart of Stora Enso and we believe that everything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We are the leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Stora Enso had approximately 19,000 employees at the end of 2024. The Group sales in 2024 were EUR 9 billion, with an adjusted EBIT of EUR 598 million. Stora Enso shares are listed at the Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Stockholm (STE A, STE R) stock exchanges. In addition, the shares are traded on OTC Markets (OTCQX) in the USA as ADRs and ordinary shares (SEOAY, SEOFF, SEOJF).

The Packaging Solutions division is a packaging converter that produces premium fiber-based packaging products for leading brands across multiple market areas, including retail, e-commerce, and industrial applications. Additionally, the division provides design and sustainability services to help customers optimise material use, improve logistics, and reduce CO2 emissions.