Support and improve the BRC quality system in a food production environment. The role includes internal audits, validations and risk assessments, and is based in Ochten for 32–40 hours per week.
The role
As a QA Officer, you will work in a food production environment in Ochten, Gelderland. You will share responsibility for maintaining, managing and improving the BRC quality system, and report to the QA/QC Manager and/or QA Specialist.
Your duties include maintaining the quality manual and its standards, recording and monitoring complaints, and writing procedures. You will also take part in internal audits and validations and carry out risk assessments covering processes, raw materials, Food Defense and Food Fraud. You will prepare internal specifications, complete customer-specific specifications, and liaise directly with customer quality departments in the Netherlands and abroad.
Hours and schedule
The role is 32–40 hours per week. Specific working times and any shift pattern are not stated.
What you bring
- A completed relevant qualification in Food & Business, food technology or a comparable field.
- HBO-level working and thinking skills (Dutch higher professional education level).
- Knowledge of and an interest in food safety, HACCP and BRC.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Good spoken and written Dutch and English.
- A precise, careful and structured approach to work.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive, initiative-taking attitude and strong analytical skills; able to adapt to change, work flexibly and remain resilient under pressure.
- A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge through courses and training.
What is offered
- A temporary one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position.
- 32–40 hours per week.
- A good salary and a 3% year-end payment.
- Travel cost reimbursement.
- 25 days of annual leave.
- 120 additional time-off (ATV) hours based on a 40-hour work week.
- A laptop and mobile phone.
- Fresh fruit every day.