Job description
Do you want to push your career in a new direction? Are you structured, analytical, and a quick learner with an eye for detail? We’re looking for a Quality & Sustainability Manager who wants to learn all about the quality standards and regulations in the ethanol industry. Nedstar delivers high-quality products and services to customers in multiple industries worldwide, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance with local laws, certifications, and quality marks. It’s a complex industry, and we understand that you will need to be trained.
Therefore, we are looking for a Quality Manager who will be responsible for consistently managing, maintaining, and optimizing our quality management system to ensure it is up-to-date and meets all applicable standards and legislation. In addition, you will play a key role in steering suppliers to make more sustainable decisions, aligning with our commitment to quality, service, and sustainability. Are you looking for the next great step in your career, to expand your knowledge, and take your experience to the next level? Comprehensive training will be provided to help you succeed in this role.
If you do, this might be an amazing opportunity for you!
About the role and key responsibilities
Working closely with our operations manager, you will be our first point of contact for all quality related topics in the organisation. You will ensure that our products and services meet all legal and regulatory requirements, including environmental and safety regulations.
You will be managing audits and certifications, assuming end-to-end accountability for successful certification processes. Depending on the tasks at hand, you will learn about our company, product, market and clients quickly, so you are in control right at the start.
What is in it for you?
Nedstar operates as a scale-up in a rather conservative commodities market, but we see lots of opportunities for improvements. As our company is only five years old, there is abundant opportunity for improvement in our quality management practices. Therefore, you will play a significant role in shaping this essential process.
We believe people make
Nedstar and we have a very enthusiastic and passionate team who work smartly to exceed expectations. We take incredible proud in taking care of our employees in all possible ways we can and give all the support to be their best selves, grow and develop as the company also grows and develops. Some other benefits:
- You will have lots of autonomy and the sky is the limit: if you have a good idea, there is a high chance you can execute it. We also have the resources to do so.
- Nedstar is a multilingual, multi-national, global player: you will deal with lots of different markets: Europe, Africa, Asia, North/South America.
- We have our quality management process in place, however there is lots of room for improvement!
- Our products are quite interesting: we source them globally from multiple origins like grains, sugar cane or fruits, we care about Corporate Social Responsibility, sustainability and organically produced alcohol is a fast-growing market.
- You will be trained by our top-notch interim quality manager, ensuring you gain the expertise and confidence needed to excel in your role.
- We foster your talents, giving you the space to grow and develop, and opportunities to learn, including pay languages classes, training courses and coaching.
- Extremely competitive salary package because we genuinely care about the person behind the role.
- Open, friendly, fun-loving company culture with experienced, enthusiastic colleagues happy to guide and support you.
- Regular fun social activities, including boat trips (we bought a boat last year for after work downtime) and amazing annual company trips (last year in Italy).
- Delicious and healthy free office lunches. A beautiful, centuries-old canal house offices on the Herengracht in the heart of Amsterdam.
- Flexibility in your work hours. So, if you like going for a run during office hours, we encourage you to do so. Because we believe your well-being is paramount if you’re to thrive and be at your best at work.
Interested?
If this sounds like your NEXT in your career path, please send me your resume at
alessia@nedstar.comAt Nedstar, our goal is to create a culture where people of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We actively work towards creating an inclusion-first workplace where everyone is truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Whatever your background or lifestyle we invite you to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please just let us know
About us
As Nedstar broadens its horizons in the global commodities market, our goal is to solidify our commercial position. Founded in 2018, we are a wholesaler and distributor of ethanol related products catering to diverse sectors such as food and beverage, pharma, cosmetics electronics and other industries. Our strong commitment to quality, service, and sustainability distinguishes us from the rest. With a strong presence in emerging markets and an expanding reach in Africa, Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia, our vision is constantly scaling. Our team, located in the heart of Amsterdam, is dynamic, motivated, and multilingual, together speaking seven languages.