Process Quality & Product Industrialization Specialist

Nutkao S.R.L.; Govone; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutkao S.R.L. in Italy seeks a Process Quality & Product Industrialization Manager to ensure quality, hygiene and sanitary compliance across production lines and storage facilities.

You will drive a strong Food Safety Culture and lead QA/R&D HACCP protocols on the shop floor. Responsibilities include leading inspections, coordinating with R&D for trials and validations, and ensuring records meet GMP/GHP standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee product quality, hygiene and sanitary compliance across production lines and storage facilities.
• Lead in-process and final quality inspections and record data.
• Monitor shop-floor quality controls and take decisive action during deviations to safeguard product quality and food safety.
• Investigate quality-related issues with Production and QA teams and escalate critical concerns when necessary.
• Champion a strong Food Safety and Quality Culture and deliver training to new employees and operators.
• Review and audit quality, safety and HACCP documentation to ensure full compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on product trials, process validations and sampling activities.
• Provide backup support for laboratory testing and material approvals as required.

Skills

Quality control

GMP/GHP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science & Technology or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Process Quality & Product Industrialization Manager.

Job Purpose, Key Responsibilities and Duties

The Process Quality & Product Industrialization Specialist oversees product quality, hygiene and sanitary compliance across production lines and storage facilities (raw materials and finished goods). Serving as the primary operational reference for Food Safety Culture, GMP/GHP rules and QA/R&D HACCP protocols, he/she will actively drive compliance on the shop floor.

Key activities

• Ensure production activities meet Quality Assurance and R&D standards, verifying line settings, equipment calibration, coding accuracy, traceability, shelf-life requirements, packaging materials and finished product compliance.
• Carry out in-process and final quality inspections across production, refining and packaging operations, performing checks, measurements and data recording through dedicated quality systems.
• Monitor and support shop-floor quality controls, including metal detection and weight verification, providing immediate assistance during deviations and taking decisive action to safeguard product quality and food safety.
• Investigate quality-related issues in collaboration with Production and QA teams, managing non-conforming products, supporting corrective actions and escalating critical concerns when necessary.
• Champion a strong Food Safety and Quality Culture, promoting GMP/GHP compliance, coaching production team and delivering training to new employees and operators.
• Review and audit quality, safety and HACCP documentation, ensuring records are accurate, complete and fully compliant with company standards.
• Collaborate closely with R&D teams on product trials, process validations, test runs and sampling activities to support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide backup support for laboratory testing, raw material inspections and packaging material approvals as required to maintain operational continuity.

Specific position requirements

Qualification 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 information

• Willingness to work on a three-shift pattern (including night shifts), on public holidays and according to the operational needs of the production plant.
• The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.