QA Specialist

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Belfeld; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in Belfeld is looking for a Senior QA Officer to join their quality team. This senior-level position involves maintaining quality standards, handling quality-related issues, and supporting the QA Manager in daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Technology, experience in QA within the food industry, and strong skills in communication and problem-solving. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and lead quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum MBO level of education and preferably a completed degree in Food Technology.
• Proven experience in a similar QA role within the food industry is essential.
• Strong independent working ability and proactive hands-on mentality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update quality systems and handbook in collaboration with the QE Manager.
• Conduct inspections on products and production processes.
• Manage product holds and quality-related process deviations.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Fluency in Dutch

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Food Technology

MBO level of education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TheCompany

The client is aDutch/Belgian food manufacturing company focused on frozen snacks, meal components, and private-label food products across Europe.

RoleDescription

As a Senior QA Officer, you will play a key role within a close-knit quality team of four, supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality standards across the production sites in Venlo and Belfeld. This is a senior-level position where you will act as the right-hand to the QA (QE) Manager, contributing both strategically and operationally to quality assurance activities. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same, ensuring that quality and food safety remain central to all processes. Acting as a link between multiple departments, you will help embed a strong quality culture throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updatingquality systems and the quality handbook in collaboration with the QE Manager.
• Monitoring and handling internal and external complaints related to production.
• Managing product holds and following up on quality-related process deviations.
• Conducting inspections on products and production processes.
• Organizingand executing internal audits and hygiene checks.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining product specifications and documentation.
• Executingtasks aligned with the annual Quality & Environment plan.
• Ensuringquality standards are upheld across raw materials, finished goods, and production processes.
• Acting as a point of contact between departments, promoting cross-functional collaboration.
• Leading by example on the production floor and actively promote awareness of food safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum MBO level of education and thinking, preferably with a completed degree in Food Technology.
• Proven experience in a similar QA role, ideally within the food industry.
• Proactive, hands-on mentality with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English.
• Senior mindset with the ability to support and act as a trusted deputy to the QA Manager.

Other information

Apply to our vacancy for more information. Looking forward to getting in touch!