Support quality assurance for snack products in Breda, Noord-Brabant. Manage product specifications and quality documentation, handle queries and complaints, and contribute to product development. 32–40 hours per week; market-rate pay based on experience and level.
The role
Our client company develops snack products in collaboration with customers and suppliers. Production is handled by external manufacturing partners; there is no in-house production line in the Netherlands. The role focuses on quality assurance, product specifications and documentation, rather than inspections or measurements on an in-house line. You will act as the link between Sales, Product Management and suppliers.
What you’ll do
- Be the first point of contact for quality and product queries from customers and suppliers.
- Handle customer complaints and follow up with suppliers and manufacturing sites.
- Prepare, revise and approve technical product specifications, and enter product data in customer portals.
- Maintain quality documentation and ensure product information is complete and accurate.
- Contribute ideas for new snacks, organize internal tasting sessions and turn team feedback into practical input for product development.
- Gradually take on coordination of quality processes related to IFS and SKAL.
- Keep up with legislation, standards and developments in food safety.
What you bring
- Knowledge and professional capability at Dutch HBO level in Food or Food Technology.
- You are at the beginning of your career or have initial experience in the food industry, and want to develop in quality assurance and specification management.
- You are analytical and curious, pick things up quickly, connect information and maintain an overview.
- You are service-minded, precise, reliable, structured and hands-on.
- Good communication skills in Dutch and English.
- Experience with specification platforms or CRM is an advantage.
What’s offered
- A varied role with plenty of opportunity to learn and grow, with tailored guidance.
- A small, professional and ambitious team with an informal culture and direct communication.
- The opportunity to learn about the food industry, product development and international trade.
- 32–40 hours per week.
- Market-rate pay based on experience and level, good employment conditions and room for personal development.