European Quality Compliance Auditor (12-month)

Zespri; Bologna; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH &amp

Zespri Day

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Group Medical Insurance

Job summary

Zespri, based in Bologna, seeks a Quality Compliance Specialist to plan and execute audits across the supply chain, promoting quality consistency across the European industry and supporting broader Northern Hemisphere activities. This 12-month fixed-term role reports to the Quality Systems Manager.

The ideal candidate will have GLP knowledge, fruit export experience, and travel availability across Europe; fluency in Italian & English is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to turn data into insights.
• Fluency in Italian and English.
• Valid driving licence with good track record.
• Willingness to travel nationally and within Europe (France, Italy, Greece, etc.).
• Knowledge of GLP and quality standards (GLOBALG.A.P., BRCGS, IFS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and follow up the Coolstore Audit Programme across Europe.
• Audit supplier labs for operational performance and GLP.
• Run Consistency Audits across Pre and Post-harvest facilities.
• Develop and standardise procedures with Quality Systems Lead and warehouse teams; contribute to DQS planning.
• Support Market Access by collaborating with Phytosanitary Services and chemical companies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Agricultural, Biology, Food or Applied Sciences

Tools

Power BI

Python

R

Databricks

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Zespri, based in Bologna, seeks a Quality Compliance Specialist to plan and execute audits across the supply chain, promoting quality consistency across the European industry and supporting broader Northern Hemisphere activities. This 12-month fixed-term role reports to the Quality Systems Manager.

The ideal candidate will have GLP knowledge, fruit export experience, and travel availability across Europe; fluency in Italian & English is required.