Help safeguard product and process quality at our client company in the food sector in Helmond. You will conduct audits and checks, review data and documentation, and contribute to improvements. 40 hours per week; market-rate pay every four weeks.
The role
As a Quality Assurance Officer with our client company in the food sector in Helmond, North Brabant, you help ensure that product and production-process quality meets applicable legislation, regulations and customer specifications. You support project teams and production departments with quality matters related to production, inspections and deviations. You handle assigned tasks independently and work with QA colleagues and suppliers to improve the quality management system and its implementation.
What you will do
- Manage quality, deadlines and your own planning, set priorities and flag issues promptly.
- Conduct and follow up internal audits, and carry out GMP checks across different departments.
- Arrange best-before-date (THT) tests and follow up and assess product and environmental testing.
- Keep processes, work instructions and forms up to date through document control, ensuring current food safety standards and working practices are recorded.
- Analyse data and prepare reports. Review batch records with entered and checked data, as well as changes, deviations and complaints.
- Contribute to root-cause analyses, supplier assessments, and improvement and validation projects, such as introducing new equipment or improving work processes.
- Review validation protocols, reports and maintenance documentation; advise and support colleagues on quality matters and identify any training needs.
What you bring
- A completed HAS or university-level qualification in food technology, or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience in the meat sector is an advantage.
- Knowledge of BLK, BIO, IFS Food, IFS PIA and IKB standards is an advantage.
- Knowledge of relevant data systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- A process-oriented, systematic and proactive approach, and a willingness to be visible across the organisation.
- Good command of Dutch and English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a results-oriented approach and attention to detail.
What is offered
- An independent, varied and supportive role in a close-knit team.
- Opportunities to learn and develop on the job and through training courses.
- A 40-hour working week.
- Market-rate pay per four-week period (13 periods a year).
- Good additional employment benefits.