Process Quality & Product Industrialization Specialist

Nutkao Belgium - Boerinneke; Puurs-Sint-Amands; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutkao Belgium - Boerinneke is seeking a Process Quality & Product Industrialization Specialist for Puurs-Sint-Amands plant. You will oversee in-process controls, promote Food Safety Culture, and serve as the main QA contact across production and warehouses.

You will conduct lab analyses, inspect materials, and coordinate with R&D on product trials. Strong knowledge of QA, hygiene practices, and MS Office is required. English proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the food sector.
• Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science & Technology or related fields.
• Knowledge of chemistry, microbiology and food hygiene best practices.
• Knowledge of English will be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QA and R&D parameters are followed and conduct in-process controls across production.
• Perform inspections of processes, products, and packaging according to work instructions.
• Supervise line control activities and halt production for serious non-conformities when needed.
• Check coding equipment and manage item codes in dedicated software.
• Conduct lab analyses on raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods.
• Assist audits with Health Authority, customers and certifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Biological Sciences degree

Chemistry degree

Food Science & Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Puurs-Sint-Amands Plant Quality Manager.

Job Purpose, Key Responsibilities and Duties

The Process Quality & Product Industrialization Specialist will be responsible for all the activities related to in-process controls. Serving as a primary point of contact across production departments and warehouses (raw materials and finished goods), he/she will promote, guide and ensure the application of Food Safety Culture principles.

Key Activities

• Ensure production aligns with QA and R&D parameters, including line adjustments, settings, and scheduled technological/HACCP controls.
• Perform parallel process, product, and final inspections across production, refining, and packaging departments according to Work Instructions.
• Supervise line control activities (e.g., metal detectors, weight checks) and hold authority to halt production in case of serious non-conformities.
• Check coding equipment prior to startup (batch codes, product names, best before dates) and manage item codes in dedicated software (e.g., weight compliance monitoring).
• Conduct lab analyses on raw materials, semi-finished products and finished goods.
• Inspect inbound packaging material for quality document compliance.
• Assist the Quality Manager with overall food safety activities and cooperate in internal, customer, certification and Health Authority audits.
• Conduct GMP/GHP onboarding for new personnel and provide on-the-line coaching when new controls or procedures are introduced.
• Collaborate with R&D on product trials and sampling execution.

Specific Position Requirements

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the food sector.
• Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science & Technology or related fields.
• Knowledge of chemistry, microbiology and food hygiene best practices.
• Knowledge of English will be considered a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong awareness in detecting potential critical product issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Other informations

• The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.