The company 

The client is a plant-based innovator. If you’re passionate about transforming the food industry and want to be part of a revolutionary plant-based meat company, this is your chance to make an impact! 

Role Description 

As a QA Specialist you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality standards are met across our production site in Breda. You will be the key contact for quality-related topics, supporting various teams and initiatives to uphold compliance and drive continuous improvement.  

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary contact for the production team on quality-related matters.
• Serving as backup for the QA Coordinator and as the first point of contact for quality issues and external audits.
• Conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with FSSC22000 standards and Quality Management Systems.
• Leading outsourced pest control activities and inspections, ensuring continuous improvement and effective collaboration.
• Developing, maintaining, and leading the environmental monitoring program and related corrective actions.
• Investigating complaints, conducting root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Registering production samples at the laboratory for analysis and ensure all records are properly maintained.
• Supporting and leading quality activities such as HACCP, audits, and relevant projects.
• Managing validation and verification activities for new projects and ongoing operations.
• Leading quality training and upskilling programs for factory personnel.
• Handling and documenting complaints and investigations in the relevant systems.
• Providing support during external audits and visits, ensuring compliance and readiness. 

Requirements

• Minimum of MBO-level education in food technology or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in the food industry.
• Familiarity with current legislation regarding food safety and labeling.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and strong analytical skills.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; approachable and collaborative.
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment, with the ability to handle pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Other information  
Apply to our vacancy for more information. Looking forward to getting in touch!  

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