Company –
Our client is a well-established food manufacturing organisation with multiple production locations in the Netherlands. Quality and food safety are central to their operations, and they work in a dynamic environment where collaboration between QA and production is essential to deliver consistent, compliant products.
Job Description –
For our client, we are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Officer (Food Manufacturing) to support and strengthen the on-site quality organisation. In this role, the Senior Quality Assurance Officer (Food Manufacturing) acts as a key partner to the Quality Manager and helps ensure quality standards are embedded across production processes, raw materials, and finished products.
Responsibilities –
- Maintain and improve quality processes and support keeping the quality handbook up to date, together with the Quality Manager
- Follow up on internal and external complaints from production and ensure timely closure
- Manage and coordinate product holds and quality issues within processes
- Perform process and product inspections to ensure compliance with internal standards
- Organise internal audits and hygiene inspections, and follow up on resulting actions
- Prepare and review product sheets and specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Support the yearly Quality & Environment planning by monitoring progress and completing assigned actions
- Act as a bridge between departments, helping production teams understand and apply quality and food safety requirements
Requirements –
- Minimum MBO working and thinking level; preferably a completed degree in Food Technology
- Experience in a similar QA role, ideally within the food industry
- Proactive and independent, with a practical problem-solving approach
- Strong communication skills and confidence to influence stakeholders on the shopfloor
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Fluent in Dutch and English
Other Information
The Senior Quality Assurance Officer (Food Manufacturing) reports directly to the Quality Manager and will work closely with stakeholders across the production organisation.
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