A client company in Vriezenveen is looking for a QA Officer in food production. You will safeguard food safety and quality, support audits and work with production teams on practical improvements.
The role
As a QA Officer, you will safeguard food safety, monitor compliance with quality requirements and legislation, and oversee hygiene in a production environment. You will spend regular time on the shop floor, monitor processes and turn quality requirements into practical improvements. You will guide colleagues on quality questions and work constructively with operational departments and the quality team.
Your duties include:
- Carrying out validations, managing quality objectives and conducting risk analyses.
- Supporting internal and external audits.
- Performing hygiene checks across departments and recording the results.
- Processing complaints and requests and reporting back.
- Conducting product checks and managing samples of new products.
- Helping improve the quality system’s administration and maintaining the quality manual.
- Contributing to projects, promoting a quality culture on the shop floor and supporting continuous improvement.
The division of duties can be agreed based on your experience and interests. You may occasionally be asked to help with the production process.
What you bring
- Fluent spoken and written Dutch and English.
- An HBO degree or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of HACCP, IFS, RSP and GMP+ is an advantage, and you are willing to develop your knowledge. Knowledge of quality systems is also an advantage.
- A critical, accurate and responsible approach.
- Knowledge of food-safety and labelling legislation, or a willingness to learn it.
- An affinity for the shop floor and the quality profession, combining theoretical understanding with a practical approach. You can communicate improvements clearly and bring colleagues along.
What we offer
- A salary aligned with your knowledge, experience and skills; no amount is specified.
- Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre.
- A varied, responsible role with opportunities to take part in projects and develop professionally.
- A collegial team of professionals and support for personal development.
- The contract type, hours and work schedule are not specified.