Food Safety & Quality Assurance Senior Manager Europe

<p><b>Job Description</b></p><p><b><span>JOIN OUR TEAM</span> </b></p><p></p><h1><b><span>Food Safety &amp; Quality Assurance Senior Manager Europe</span> </b></h1><p></p><p><b>Type of Employment: </b>Permanent</p><p><b>Location:</b> Oslo, Norway<br/><i>(For internal applications - possibility to work from any of our offices in Europe)</i></p><p><b>Visa requirements: </b>A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)</p><p></p><p><b>THE ROLE</b></p><p>Reporting to the Food safety and Quality Assurance Director Europe within our Foodservice Europe team, the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Senior Manager Europe will support the European and BUs functions as a subject matter expert and role model for Food Safety and Quality Assurance.</p><p>The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Senior Manager will contribute with creating, enhancing and implementing Food Safety and Quality Assurance processes, tools and guidelines, educate stakeholders, and secure overall improvement throughout European BUs. This role involves ensuring compliance with EU Food Safety regulations, conducting regular assessments, and being the FSQA expert leading the Food Safety team to reach the highest standards of Food Safety and Quality.</p><p></p><p><b>WHAT YOU’LL DO</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead and participate in Global and European FSQA projects and programs</p></li><li><p>Lead a multidisciplinary HACCP team</p></li><li><p>Responsibility for ensuring compliance, managing updates and implementing changes to Eur HACCP and Food Safety Manual</p></li><li><p>Participate in FSQA risk assessments</p></li><li><p>Define standards necessary for FSQA IT systems, equipment, and manuals, and test functionality and suitability</p></li><li><p>Manage FSQA training programs in general– train and educate non-store stakeholders, including train the trainer programs</p></li><li><p>Advise and execute operative Quality Assurance tasks– approve suppliers, products and labels for Foodservice and Private Brand, support with Customer claim handling and emergency preparedness.</p></li><li><p>Align and ensure execution of FSQA strategies and standards in assigned BU market areas; Assist with local adaptations and competent problem-solving</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with other departments to ensure overall Food Safety and Quality and communicate with the aim of strengthening the Food Safety Culture.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>WHAT YOU’LL NEED</b></p><ul><li><p>3+ years of experience in a food safety and/or quality assurance role, preferably from Retail.</p></li><li><p>Experience from project management, training, and leadership of teams or coordinated programs related to food safety, food safety culture, quality control and overall regulatory compliance.</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of relevant food safety regulations in EU and Codex, in addition to food safety industry standards.</p></li><li><p>Experience conducting audits to assess compliance with food safety and quality standards is highly beneficial.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of digital tools that enables us to make it easy for end users and customers.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written</p></li><li><p>Relevant higher education degree within Food Sciences, Microbiology, or a related field.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>WHY WORK WITH US</b></p><p>Here are some of the exciting perks we offer:</p><ul><li><p>Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 4 years in a row.</p></li><li><p>Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.).</p></li><li><p>Possibility to enrol in stock purchase plan.</p></li><li><p>Employee discount on fuel and in our stores.</p></li><li><p>Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days.</p></li><li><p>Work in a collaborative, dynamic, high performing and diverse team.</p></li><li><p>Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at <a href="https://workwithus.circlek.com/global/en/values-and-culture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Values and Culture | Circle K</a>. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.</p><p></p><p><b>INTERESTED? </b></p><p>We encourage you to apply by <b> September 15th, 2025. </b>The candidates will be reviewed continuously.</p><p></p><p>You don't meet all the necessary qualifications? At Circle K, we are fully committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine work environment. Therefore, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your background doesn't perfectly match every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate f