Kwaliteitsmanager

Will you become our new Quality Manager at Unifarm (Wageningen University & Research)?

Are you a quality manager who enjoys developing, implementing, and improving quality processes? In this role you will develop and safeguard the quality policy and motivate colleagues to continuously improve processes. In this way, you contribute directly to reliable research results and high-quality services within Unifarm.

As Quality Manager you are responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining the quality management system of Unifarm. You ensure that processes and procedures are continuously optimized and that we deliver the quality our customers expect.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining, and improving the quality management system, including the quality handbook.
• Preparing and monitoring the annual quality plan (quality calendar).
• Implementing and safeguarding quality processes and procedures within the organization.
• Organizing and carrying out internal audits and preparing and supporting external audits.
• Working with digital planning and quality management systems to support audits, planning, and quality processes.
• Monitoring developments in quality, legislation, and regulations and translating these into policy and improvement actions.
• Monitoring complaints and customer satisfaction and initiating improvement measures.
• Initiating training, supporting employees in quality processes, and coordinating the training plan.

Your team

You are the only Quality Manager within Unifarm and you are part of the Management Team. You report to the Head of Unifarm. Quality is embedded throughout the organization, which means you will work closely with many colleagues. You will also regularly interact with (international and PhD) students and researchers.

Where you will work

Unifarm has around 55 employees and supports research and education. We work with two teams: Open Field and Greenhouses & Climate Chambers.

Unifarm has very modern and advanced research facilities, including:

• 150 greenhouse compartments.
• 100 climate rooms, climate cabinets, and cooling/freezing rooms.
• 220 hectares of arable land.
• Processing facilities (seed cleaning, drying, and milling).
• Field trial machinery and equipment.

You have a practical mindset, show initiative, and are able to connect people and share knowledge. Customer satisfaction is very important to you.

You also have:

• A bachelor’s degree (HBO level) and interest in plants/green environments, process improvement, and quality management.
• Some experience in quality management is not required but is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to follow training in the field of quality management.
• Good interpersonal skills (tact, listening, interest) and the ability to involve and motivate others.
• A structured way of working, with the ability to set goals and priorities and take initiative.
• A willingness to learn, attention to detail, flexibility, and a service-oriented attitude.
• Excellent command of Dutch (for writing texts for the quality handbook) and a good to very good level of English for providing information and giving presentations;
• Ability to work with MS Office software, including Access.

In our international working environment, communication in English is becoming more common. For this position the required language level is B2. If you do not yet have this level, we will support you and you can attend courses at our language centre Wageningen in’to Language.

You can see that there are many challenges in this position. These challenges can also be seen as opportunities for development. If you do not yet have all the experience mentioned in this vacancy but you do have solid work experience, we would still like to invite you to apply.

WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientationyear” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”.

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross between € 3,382 to € 5,057 per month for a full-time workweek of 38 hours, according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (scale 8-9). We are looking for someone to work 20–24 hours per week, preferably spread over 4 or 5 days. Regarding your contract, we will initially offer a one-year contract, which – if possible within the (economic) organizational circumstances – can be extended based on good performance. 

We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. 

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

For more information about the position, please contact Dolf Straathof (Head Unifarm) via dolf.straathof@wur.nl or phone :+31 317 483048. 

Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Ine van’t Land, Corporate Recruiter, via ine.vantland@wur.nl.

Information about Unifarm: https://www.wur.nl/en/research/facilities/unifarm

Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

You can apply up to and including Monday April 27, 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before April 6, 2026.

We review applications on a rolling basis, including before the closing date. As a result, the vacancy may close earlier than indicated.

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure.

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.

​The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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