Quality Control Team Lead Beilen • SIRE Life Sciences

The Company
Our client is a leading global dairy company who is renowned for combining innovation, sustainability, and quality in everything they do. With a strong presence at their production site in Beilen, they produce high-quality dairy-based products that serve both local and international markets. Their commitment to excellence is reflected not only in their products but also in their people-first culture.

Role Description
As a Quality Control Team Lead, you're responsible for a hands-on team leader to manage a lab team at our Beilen production site. You’ll oversee daily lab operations (microbiology or physical-chemical), ensure compliance with ISO17025, and drive quality and efficiency in collaboration with QA, Production, and Tech teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operations within the lab team (approx. 15 analysts)
• Ensure all work complies with applicable regulations and internal standards
• Act as the point of contact between the lab and other departments (QA, Production, Technology)
• Contribute to the Quality Control annual plan and ongoing improvement initiatives
• Maintain a high standard of safety and quality during peak and off-peak workloads
• Support staff development and team performance in a high-paced environment

• HBO level, background in analytical chemistry
• Lab & team leadership experience
• Knowledge of ISO17025 and dairy (milk powder) processes
• Fluent in Dutch
• SAP knowledge is a plus

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