Temporary QA Officer, Oudkarspel, Noord-Holland

Location: Oudkarspel, Noord-Holland  |  Sector: Food  |  Start Date: 6/23/2026  |  Job ref: 58272

The Company
The client is a Dutch/Belgian food manufacturing company focused on frozen snacks, meal components, and private-label food products across Europe.


Role Description
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for safeguarding product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance within the organization. This role acts as a key partner to production and the QE Manager, ensuring that quality management systems are effective, continuously improved, and aligned with industry standards and certification requirements. The position combines hands-on quality oversight with analytical insight and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards relating to food safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
  • Maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and process control procedures.
  • Leading and participating in internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up of corrective actions.
  • Monitoring certification requirements (IFS, HACCP, RSPO, Beter Leven) and ensuring timely renewals and adherence.
  • Acting as a primary point of contact and assisting to the QE Manager and production teams on quality-related matters.
  • Initiating, coordinating, and supporting continuous improvement projects focused on quality and operational efficiency.
  • Conducting root cause analyses for deviations, complaints, and production issues, implementing sustainable corrective actions.
  • Overseeing the resolution of quality issues and production blockages, with a strong focus on prevention and risk mitigation.
  • Contributing actively to cross-functional improvement initiatives and project teams.
  • Managing relationships with external stakeholders such as laboratories, certification bodies, pest control services, and suppliers.
  • Translating analytical data and findings into actionable insights and improvement recommendations for management and production.
  • Preparing, analyzing, and presenting KPIs, reports, and trend analyses to relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinating and facilitating internal training sessions and toolbox meetings on quality and food safety topics.
  • Supporting knowledge sharing within the QE team and ensure up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation and standards.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) in Food Technology, Food & Quality Management, or a related discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including IFS, HACCP, RSPO, and Beter Leven standards.
  • Proven experience with audit processes, process control systems, and quality reporting.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and quality assurance software tools.
  • Strong command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
Other Information
Apply to our vacancy for more information. Looking forward to getting in touch! 

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