MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé group) is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with advisory brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. MCO is part of the Swiss-based Nestlé Nutrition & Health. MCO has set itself the goal of safeguarding optimal human health. Our dedication to good health means more than simply offering some of the most effective nutritional products. We want to help people become as healthy as possible. We do this together with our team of 120 employees, based in Almere, all of whom share an affinity with good nutrition and/or a healthy lifestyle.

We are looking for a:

Project Quality Manager
 (Full-time, 40 hours per week)

As Project Quality Manager you report to the Operational Start-Up Leader with a functional link to the Quality Function. You provide overall leadership of the Quality function for a new manufacturing facility and act as the guardian of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You ensure consistent implementation of all quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements to guarantee the production of safe, compliant, and high-quality products. This role is critical in protecting consumers, brands, and Nestlé’s license to operate, while driving a strong quality culture and continuous improvement across all project activities.

As Project Quality Manager, your responsibilities include:

• Lead the definition, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site Quality Management System in line with NQMS, FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, GMP/cGMP, and FSMS requirements.
• Ensure effective implementation of HACCP, hygiene, allergen management, sanitation, NGMP, pest control, and food defense programs.
• Oversee laboratory operations, quality monitoring, sensory evaluation, shelf-life management, net content control, and microbiological and hygiene programs.
• Ensure full compliance with local and international regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA / 21 CFR where applicable, WHO Code, and statutory regulations).
• Define and maintain audit readiness for internal, external, customer, certification, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely and effective closure of findings.
• Communicate new or updated regulatory and quality requirements across the facility and manage interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Ensure SAP implementation in line with internal and external compliance requirements.
• Drive quality performance through KPI definition, monitoring, trend analysis, SPC, root cause analysis, and CAPA execution.
• Lead periodic quality reviews and support achievement of overall project objectives.
• Champion standard practices, and continuous improvement.
  
  

What we expect from a Project Quality Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Dairy Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5–10+ years of experience in Quality roles within manufacturing environments (preferably FMCG or food).
• Strong expertise in food safety, HACCP, GMP/cGMP, FSMS, audit management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience managing quality systems (deviations, non-conformities, CAPA, change control) and leading audits.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate technical topics into business insights.
• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to safety, quality, and people development.
  
  

You will work from Almere (Netherlands)

What you can expect from us:

• A full-time position (40 hours per week);
• Competitive salary;
• 25 vacation days;
• 3 additional leave days scheduled around national holidays;
• Discount on MCO Health products;
• Attractive green mobility program: great deal on e‑bikes with a lease option;
• A wide range of professional training and development programs;
• Professional working environment, team spirit, company pride and driven colleagues.

Respect is central to Nestlé’s culture, and an important part of this is embracing differences—among our customers and our workplace. We believe it’s important that everyone feels welcome and at home at Nestlé, regardless of gender, faith, cultural background, age, disability, or who you love. We are convinced that diversity leads to more creativity and innovation and helps our organization move forward. That’s why we actively work on a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for everyone!

Questions?

Our recruiters are ready to answer your questions. Send your query to: alm.vacatures@nl.nestle.com

Apply now!

If your profile matches the job description, we look forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter. We use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to schedule interviews with our candidates. So, keep an eye on your email for the invitation to an interview! When registering your application, you’ll be asked if we may send you WhatsApp messages; if you answer ‘yes’, you’ll receive communication via WhatsApp as well as email. Communication via our AI tool is in English, but our recruiters speak both English and Dutch.

Note:

• Interim CVs will not be processed.