MINERVA S.A. Edible Oils & Food Enterprises, one of the leading FMCG companies in the Greek and
International market, is looking to hire a qualified professional, for the position of

MINERVA provides a creative, challenging, and dynamic environment which encourages team spirit,
cooperation, and continuous learning. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & Diversity is fundamental to
our culture!

The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring quality
systems to ensure food safety and compliance with national and international standards. This role involves
leading the QA team, overseeing production processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to
maintain the highest standards of product quality.

• Develop and implement procedures and programs to establish robust Quality Assurance practices,
  ensuring continuous improvement of the Quality System.
• Ensure effective and consistent application of Quality Control systems across all factories.
• Oversee factory laboratories, ensuring they operate to required standards and deliver reliable
  results.
• Coordinate Quality Control departments to align with the company’s quality manual and strategic
  goals.
• Μanage, investigate, and resolve customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Monitor Quality KPIs, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and
  reduce costs.
•  Ensure compliance of quality processes and systems with relevant regulations and standards (IFS, ISO
  9001, etc.).
• Develop and implement risk management programs to safeguard factories against future quality
  risks.
• Review product specifications (raw materials, packaging, finished and semi-finished products) and
  resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct internal and external audits, document corrective actions, and monitor implementation
  plans.
• Oversee the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and propose improvement
  initiatives.
• Provide quality input to New Product Development projects, including launch-period checks, shelf-life testing, and specification control.
• Provide visible leadership to laboratory supervisors and teams by assigning projects and activities that optimize capacity.
• Guide, train, and evaluate the performance of the Quality Team, identifying and addressing training needs.
• Ensure factory operators are fully trained and aware of their individual responsibilities in maintaining product quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry; a Master’s degree is considered an
  advantage
• 3–5 years of experience in similar roles, with proven expertise in QA systems within the food industry
• Excellent command of the English language and proficiency in the MS Office suite
• Knowledge of SAP will be considered an asset
• Extensive understanding of factory operations, with in-depth knowledge of quality management
  systems and processes (e.g., IFS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001) in an FMCG environment
• Solid understanding of product legislation, particularly food-related regulations
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational abilities
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• Demonstrated accountability and ownership in achieving results
• Results-driven, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

• A competitive remuneration package
• Training & professional support
• A diverse range of interesting tasks, projects, & challenges

If you would like to use your skills and expertise to the fullest and are interested to work in a dynamic and
growing company, please send your CV along with a cover letter in English, by e-mail to the following
address: hr@minerva.com.gr

All CV’s will be treated with strict confidentiality. The company will only contact candidates with resumes
that meet the required qualifications and criteria.