QA Specialist

Handelmetspanje; Massanas; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Huijbregts Iberica, a family-owned Dutch company, seeks a QA Specialist for our Massanes factory to maintain and improve quality assurance and food safety systems on site. You will report locally to the Plant Manager and work closely with HQ QA.

You will collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Maintenance, lead internal audits, support external certifications, and train staff to strengthen the site’s quality culture and ensure compliance with customer standards.

Formación

• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance in food manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of food safety systems (HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000, BRC).
• Degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Ability to work independently and with HQ QA team.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsabilidades

• Implement and monitor HACCP, FSSC 22000, and other QA systems at Massanes.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Maintenance.
• Work with QC team for product quality decisions.
• Plan and perform internal audits and hygiene inspections.
• Coordinate external certifications and customer audits (FSSC 22000, Halal, Kosher, Organic).
• Maintain QA documentation (procedures, work instructions, records).
• Analyze quality data and report trends to HQ.
• Serve as main contact for suppliers and customers on quality topics.
• Provide training on hygiene, quality and food safety.

Conocimientos

Quality assurance

HACCP knowledge

English fluency

Educación

Degree in Food Technology or related

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about quality and excited to make an impact in the food industry? Then this role is definitely for you!

QA Specialist

As the QA Specialist at our Massanes factory, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our quality assurance and food safety systems, ensuring compliance with both local and corporate standards. You will report locally to the Plant Manager and functionally to the QA Manager at our Headquarters in the Netherlands. This is a full-time, on-site position offering autonomy and professional growth. Strong English communication skills (spoken and written) are essential.

Huijbregts Iberica is a family-owned Dutch company specialized in the blending of powdered ingredients for the food industry. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer trust, we produce tailor-made ingredient blends for food manufacturers around the world. Our Massanes site, opened four years ago, is a growing and dynamic part of our international operations, and we are looking for a QA Specialist to help us take it to the next level.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the effective implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, FSSC 22000, etc.) at the Massanes site.
• Collaborate closely with all departments (Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Maintenance) to ensure QA principles are integrated throughout daily operations.
• Work daily hand in hand with the QC team and product technologists in daily operations and decision-making processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Plan and perform internal audits and hygiene inspections in the factory, ensuring timely follow-up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate and support in our external certifications and customer audits, including FSSC 22000, Halal, Kosher, and Organic/BIO standards.
• Maintain and update QA documentation, such as procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Monitor and analyze quality and food safety data, reporting findings and trends to headquarters.
• Act as the main contact for suppliers and customers on quality-related topics, including complaint handling and product inquiries.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on hygiene, quality, and food safety practices to strengthen the site’s quality culture.
• Bring 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, ideally within the food manufacturing industry.
• Have a solid understanding of food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000, BRC, or similar).
• Hold a degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific/technical field.
• Bring strong QA experience in the food industry, even if you don’t hold a formal degree.
• Work independently while collaborating closely with the QA team at headquarters.
• Communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written.

What can you expect from us?

• A unique opportunity to be part of a growing company and directly contribute to the development and professionalization of our Massanes site.
• A key role in strengthening and optimizing our QA systems as we continue to expand.
• An international working environment that values trust, quality, and continuous improvement.