Quality assurance officer

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Belfeld; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in Belfeld, Netherlands is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to join their quality team. You will ensure the quality of finished products and production processes across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include maintaining quality processes, handling complaints, managing quality issues, and conducting inspections. The ideal candidate has at least an MBO level or degree in Food Technology, experience in QA within the food industry, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word and Excel. This role offers a proactive position supporting the QA Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum MBO level, preferably with a degree in Food Technology.
• Experience in a similar QA role within the food industry is preferred.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Willingness to take on a senior role and support the QA Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update quality processes and quality manual.
• Handle internal and external complaints related to production.
• Manage product holds and address quality issues.
• Conduct process and product inspections for compliance.
• Follow up on annual Quality & Environment plan tasks.
• Act as a proactive leader and set a good example for staff.
• Ensure continuous communication across departments.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong communication skills in Dutch and English

Problem-solving abilities

Education

MBO level or degree in Food Technology

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Company

Our client is a well-established food production organisation with a modern packaging operation. The site runs high standards for quality, safety, and hygiene, and works with structured procedures to ensure products are packed correctly and consistently.

Role Description

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to join the quality team. The role involves safeguarding the quality of finished products, raw materials, and production processes across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update quality processes and the quality manual in collaboration with the Quality & Environment Manager.
• Handle internal and external complaints related to production.
• Manage product holds and address quality issues within production workflows.
• Conduct process and product inspections to ensure compliance.
• Follow up on tasks outlined in the annual Quality & Environment plan.
• Act as a proactive leader, setting a good example for production staff and raising awareness of food safety and quality.
• Ensure continuous communication across departments to prioritize quality at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum MBO level, preferably with a degree in Food Technology.
• Experience in a similar QA role within the food industry is preferred.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Willingness to take on a senior role and act as a trusted support to the QA Manager.