At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.

Head of Quality Management (m/f/d)

Role description

The Head of Quality Management will be responsible for leading and continuously advancing the Group’s quality strategy at both local and international level. The role combines strong people leadership with strategic oversight, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable quality performance across sites.

This position plays a key role in strengthening our global quality management framework, driving audit excellence, and embedding a proactive quality culture throughout the organization. By aligning local execution with global standards, the role ensures that quality is not only maintained, but continuously elevated as a competitive advantage.

Your Mission

QM Leadership – Lead the Quality Management team at the Reinbek site and ensure compliance with, as well as continuous development of, our quality management system (ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, HACCP, Kosher, Halal)
Global QM – Implement and optimize the global quality management system across all company sites, including Indonesia, UAE, and Switzerland
Audit Management – Plan, conduct, and follow up on internal, customer, and certification audits, deriving effective corrective and preventive actions
HACCP & Food Safety – Lead the cross-functional HACCP team and continuously enhance the existing HACCP concept
Project Management– Drive cross-site and cross-departmental projects to strengthen quality culture and processes
Sustainability – Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives and ensure strategic alignment with quality management and corporate objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Completed degree in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related field
Several years of experience in quality management, ideally within a manufacturing company in the food industry
In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, FSSC 22000, Halal, Kosher, and relevant food regulatory requirements
Experience in project management, particularly in international and cross-functional teams
Structured, analytical approach and quick comprehension of complex issues
High level of initiative, organizational skills, teamwork, and strong communication abilities
Leadership experience both technically and disciplinarily; openness to new ideas and ability to independently learn new topics
Strong English and German skills, both written and spoken.
Confident use of MS Office; knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, and BI dashboards is an advantage.

Why you'll love working here

Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
30 days paid vacation per year
Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
Free parking right outside the door
Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office