Quality Assurance Manager LATAM

Job Description:

Position: Quality Assurance Manager LATAM
Company: Skretting – a Nutreco Company
Location: Durán, Ecuador

Why join us?

At Skretting, our purpose is to Feed the Future, driving sustainability, innovation, and quality in the aquaculture industry.

We are currently at a key moment for the business: strengthening our value proposition in the market, where product quality and customer trust are essential for growth.

This role is critical to lead this evolution, ensuring that quality not only meets standards but becomes a true enabler of the business.

You will be part of the regional leadership team, with direct impact on strategy and on how the company builds a sustainable competitive advantage.

What will you do?

You will be responsible for leading the Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Raw Material Quality strategy across LATAM, ensuring excellence standards and generating direct impact on operations and business performance.

Your role will connect quality with operations, procurement, supply chain, and customers, ensuring consistency, reliability, and continuous improvement across every stage of the process.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a professional with strong seniority, strategic thinking, and solid technical expertise, capable of leading high-performance teams and navigating complex environments.

A profile who can act as a reference point, build internal credibility, and elevate team performance, combining long-term vision with execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the regional strategy for Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Raw Material Quality, aligned with LATAM business objectives
• Lead and develop high-performance teams (QA, Regulatory, Raw Material Quality), ensuring strong structure and talent evolution
• Design, implement, and optimize quality management systems (HACCP, certifications, internal standards), ensuring regulatory compliance
• Lead internal and external audits, managing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Oversee and ensure reliability of laboratory operations and quality analysis, enabling timely decision-making
• Manage raw material quality in coordination with Procurement, including supplier evaluation, qualification, and performance
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to align quality, availability, and business needs
• Lead root cause analysis, incident management, and crisis response, minimizing operational and reputational risks
• Anticipate regulatory changes and manage relationships with authorities, certification bodies, and external stakeholders
• Ensure effective customer complaint management, strengthening trust and business reputation
• Develop and monitor KPIs through dashboards and data-driven decision making
• Promote a quality mindset culture, where quality is a shared organizational responsibility
• Act as a business partner, aligning quality with growth, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction objectives

What you’ll need

Education
Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields
(Postgraduate degree is a plus)

Experience

• +10 years in Quality Assurance / Regulatory / Food Safety
• Experience leading senior teams
• Background in industries such as:
  • Food
  • Agribusiness
  • Feed / industrial production
• Experience implementing quality systems and certifications (HACCP, ISO, etc.)

Key Knowledge

• Quality management, regulatory compliance, and audits
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations and supply chain
• Risk management and decision-making under pressure
• Strategic thinking

Languages

Advanced English (mandatory)

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and influence
• Decision-making in complex environments
• Prioritization skills
• Results orientation
• Resilience

What you will receive

You will take on a highly strategic role, with direct impact on the business and the company’s evolution in the region.

Additionally, you will have:

• Exposure to a multinational environment
• Participation in key business decisions
• Development in strategic leadership
• Interaction with regional and global teams
• Opportunity to transform the quality function

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health and life insurance
• Food service.
• Opportunities for international exposure and career growth within Nutreco
• Access to continuous learning and development programs

How and why to learn more

We offer a career with purpose, where you can feel proud of the impact you create every day. At Skretting, we encourage every individual to own their growth, potential, and career.

If you are interested in joining our team, we invite you to apply through our official channels.

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Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.