Food QA Specialist role in Est (Gelderland), for 28–32 hours per week. Focus on quality systems, audits and process improvement. Salary: €3,500–€4,500 gross per month.
The role
As a Food QA Specialist at our client company, you will be the point of contact for quality. Working with the quality manager, you will help ensure that processes meet legislation, customer requirements and food-safety standards. You will work closely with different departments and contribute to process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Keep the quality and food-safety management system up to date.
- Prepare and conduct internal and hygiene audits and support external audits.
- Record and report audit results and discuss findings at operational meetings.
- Monitor the quality plan and raise quality awareness across the organization.
- Contribute to further development of the digital application used for quality and food-safety management.
- Prepare and review product specifications and related calculations.
What you bring
- Education in food technology, food business or a comparable technical food-related field.
- Higher-professional (HBO) level of working and thinking, demonstrated by a relevant HBO diploma, or an MBO qualification with demonstrable QA experience in the food industry.
- At least three years of relevant experience in the food industry and knowledge of food-safety standards.
- Clear, tactful communication with colleagues at different levels and the ability to follow up on agreements.
- An independent, curious and critical approach, a results focus and the ability to turn opportunities into practical solutions.
- Living near Est is preferred.
What is offered
- A part-time/full-time role for 28–32 hours per week.
- Salary of €3,500–€4,500 gross per month.
- Employment terms under the applicable collective agreement, including a pension scheme and travel-cost reimbursement.
- Flexible working hours and opportunities to work from home.
- A company laptop and staff outings.
- An independent role with challenging work, good support and room for professional development.