The Company
Our client is at the forefront of a food revolution, dedicated to creating innovative plant-based meat alternatives. The company aims to offer great-tasting, sustainable meat successors made from beans and legumes. Their mission is to become the biggest butcher in the world, and they are looking for a passionate Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to help achieve that goal.
 

Role Description
As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be the key contact for the production team in Breda, ensuring that all quality measures meet the highest standards. You will conduct internal audits, support external audits, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. You will be responsible for maintaining quality systems, managing pest control activities, and ensuring that production samples are properly analyzed. Your role will also involve training factory personnel in quality protocols and participating in investigations related to complaints and incidents.
 

Responsibilities
– Serve as the key contact for the production team on quality matters in Breda.
– Act as backup for the QA Coordinator, including during external audits.
– Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with FSSC22000 standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
– Lead pest control activities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
– Develop and maintain an environmental monitoring program and ensure corrective actions are taken.
– Investigate complaints and perform root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
– Lead validation and verification activities related to projects and operations.
– Manage quality training activities and help upskill factory personnel.
 

Requirements
– MBO-level education or higher, preferably in food technology.
– At least 2 years of experience in the food industry, with knowledge of food safety regulations and labelling requirements.
– Experience with HACCP, pest control, and quality improvement initiatives.
– Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and verbal, with strong communication skills.
– Strong attention to detail, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented, with a team-player mindset
 

Other Information
If you are passionate about revolutionizing the food industry and meet the qualifications listed above, don't wait any longer and apply now!

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