In this QA role in food production in Alphen, you’ll safeguard quality and food safety, maintain the quality system and support audits and improvements. There’s scope to progress toward QA Manager. 24–40 hours a week; €3,300–€4,000 gross per month based on 40 hours.
The role
You’ll work in a QA role in food production in Alphen, Noord-Brabant. Alongside production and the quality team, you’ll monitor and improve processes, product quality and food safety. The role is practical and requires a visible presence on the shop floor. Customer-specific queries and complaints, quality issues, audits and improvement projects are also part of the work.
Your responsibilities include:
- Managing and monitoring the quality management system and certifications.
- Monitoring quality, hygiene and food safety.
- Preparing and updating procedures, work instructions and requirements.
- Investigating quality issues and determining corrective and preventive actions.
- Advising employees and raising quality and food safety requirements with them.
- Proactively identifying and implementing improvements in production and quality.
- Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and quality standards.
- Supporting internal and external audits and following up on findings.
- Handling customer-specific queries and complaints.
As you develop, you’ll take on increasing responsibility in QA. There is room to build your expertise and lead improvement projects. In time, you may progress to a QA leadership role, potentially as QA Manager.
What you bring
- HBO-level education and a completed qualification in Food Technology or a comparable field.
- At least three years of relevant experience in the food industry.
- Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and IFS.
- Good command of Dutch and English.
- A practical approach and a willingness to be visible on the shop floor.
- An analytical, independent and critical approach, with strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ambition to develop toward a leadership role in QA.
What’s offered
A temporary contract for 24–40 hours per week, with the prospect of permanent employment.
Gross monthly salary of €3,300–€4,000, based on a 40-hour week and depending on age and experience. The range excludes allowances. Benefits include a pension plan and travel expense reimbursement.