Interim Manager Quality Director MANAGERIM

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Position: Interim Manager – Quality Director – Food Industry Sector

Context and Mission: IFS v8 certification preparation and internal skills development

Objective: Ensure regulatory compliance and strengthen in-house capabilities ahead of a major IFS Food version 8 renewal audit, at a key production site located in Normandy.

Challenges & Actions:

  • Stepped in to support the site’s Quality Department in preparing for the IFS Food version 8 recertification audit
  • Implemented a robust compliance plan: documentation updates, critical process reviews, and facilitation of control checkpoints
  • Supervised daily quality routines on the production floor and reinforced operational standards among production teams
  • Led a team of 4, with a focus on mentoring the Quality Manager in both technical and managerial skill development
  • Raised awareness of quality culture across departments and structured routines to sustain best practices
  • Developed structured quality reporting for site management and external audit stakeholders

Results:

  • Comprehensive and well-organized audit preparation with improved control over critical areas
  • Strengthened internal competencies and better distribution of responsibilities within the quality team
  • Successfully engaged production teams around a shared goal: compliance and continuous improvement
  • Consolidated site-wide quality practices with a replicable and sustainable methodology

Profile of our MANAGERIM Interim Manager:

  • Proven experience in leading quality functions within certified food production environments
  • In-depth operational knowledge of IFS Food requirements, especially the recently released version 8
  • Strong ability to coach and develop small teams under time constraints
  • Methodical, communicative, and highly effective in knowledge transfer
  • Strong on-the-ground presence with the ability to establish durable routines and collaborate effectively with production teams and external auditors

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