As a QA Officer in Kaatsheuvel, you will strengthen the quality system and food-safety culture in a production setting, coordinate verification and product checks, and help implement practical improvements. Availability of at least 32 hours per week is required.
The role
As a QA Officer at our client company in Kaatsheuvel, you will support management in maintaining an effective quality system and strengthening the food-safety culture. You will work closely with production and other departments, translating quality and food-safety expertise into practical, workable solutions. You will also contribute to quality improvements and project work.
Key responsibilities
- Help implement the QA policy and contribute to annual objectives.
- Keep manuals, procedures and quality documentation up to date.
- Handle customer and supplier complaints and take part in root-cause analysis (RCA) meetings for recurring quality issues.
- Process and report product holds.
- Manage and release production master data sheets.
- Coordinate and carry out verification activities, including hygiene inspections, monitoring programmes and checks of HACCP systems.
- Prepare KPI reports and share insights with relevant stakeholders.
- Take part in quality meetings across an international network.
- Coordinate and carry out product inspections.
- Deliver QA-related training and instructions, and guide employees through changes to quality processes.
What you'll bring
You have completed a higher professional degree at HBO level, for example in Food Technology, Food & Business or a comparable field, and have approximately 2 to 5 years of experience in the food industry. Experience in a QA role or a comparable quality position is preferred.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, HACCP and food safety.
- Availability for at least 32 hours per week.
- A good command of Dutch and English.
You are collaborative and a strong communicator with an advisory approach. You think analytically and critically, are process-focused and practical, and can build support for improvements while balancing quality requirements with operational feasibility.
What is offered
This is a challenging role in a dynamic production environment, with the opportunity to contribute to the further development of quality and food safety. You will work closely with colleagues in production, operations and other departments, with room for initiative, development and improvement. You will also collaborate with colleagues across an international organisation. The offer includes a market-competitive salary and good secondary benefits.