Quality Control Specialist

Rotterdam Trading Office B.V.; Delft; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Delft

International environment

Gross monthly salary €3,100 – €4,000 (

25 holidays per year

NS Business Card

Training for development

40-hour workweek

Laptop & cellphone

Health insurance discount

Makro NL store discount

Product tastings

Pension BE FRANK

Job summary

Rotterdam Trading Office B.V. in Delft, the Netherlands, is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to ensure food safety and product quality across the supply chain.

You will handle quality claims, run trend analyses, support audits and supplier assessments, and maintain QA documentation.

The role offers an international environment, a clear development path, and competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Good communication and willingness for new experiences.
• Fluent in English (Dutch or another language is a plus)
• Proactive, organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical and solution-oriented with attention to detail
• Independent worker but strong team contributor
• Customer-focused and eager for continuous improvement
• Willing to travel
• Lives in the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• Handling quality claims, performing trend analysis, and preparing regular quality reports
• Executing Own Brand risk assessments and supporting product development projects
• Conducting QC inspections for stock intakes, first delivery inspections, pre-shipment checks, and following up on corrective actions
• Monitoring supplier compliance, food safety certifications, audit reports, and laboratory analysis results
• Maintaining quality documentation, traceability records, supplier files, and reporting systems
• Supporting supplier audits, traceability exercises, recalls, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and customer requirements
• Organizing and maintaining up-to-date records in QA systems, databanks, and collaboration platforms
• And many more!

Skills

Communication

Fluent English

Proactive

Analytical

Organized

Team player

Travel willingness

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Looking each day for innovations, the best quality in Meat & service and most competitive prices for our customers. By working with highly certified suppliers only, we can assure our colleagues and final customers full transparency. Would you like to develop a career in an international environment, this is your opportunity! Caring deeply about your professional development, long term goals and embrace your growth with internal and external support!

We are currently seeking a Quality Control Specialist to join our Rotterdam Trading Office, located in Delft, the Netherlands.

Job Description

Aselectionof your responsibilities within your role:

• Handling quality claims, performing trend analysis, and preparing regular quality reports

• Executing Own Brand risk assessments and supporting product development projects

• Conducting QC inspections for stock intakes, first delivery inspections, pre-shipment checks, and following up on corrective actions

• Monitoring supplier compliance, food safety certifications, audit reports, and laboratory analysis results

• Maintaining quality documentation, traceability records, supplier files, and reporting systems

• Supporting supplier audits, traceability exercises, recalls, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and customer requirements

• Organizing andmaintainingup-to-date records in QA systems, databanks, and collaboration platforms

• And many more!

Qualifications

If you are...

• Good at communication and ready for new experiences and engaged to reach your potential

• Fluent in English (Dutch or another language is an asset!)

• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Analytical and solution-oriented, with a keen eye for detail

• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a team environment

• Customer-focused, result-driven, and committed to continuous improvement

• Willing to travel

• Lives in the Netherlands

Have...

• A minimumbachelor’s degree in food science, Food Safety, Quality, Technical, Business, or a related field

• At least 2 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or a similar specialist role

• Knowledge of EU food safety legislation and quality standards

• Experience working with audits, supplier assessments, or GFSI standards is considered a plus

• Dedicatedproficiencyin Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

• The ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines

And...

• Enjoy working in a diverse, multicultural, and international environment

• Have a growth mindset and a passion for continuous learning

• Are adaptable, positive, and eager to contribute to team success

• Believe that different perspectives make teams stronger

Then we are looking foryou!!

Additional Information

What we offer:

• A position in our office in Delft with a young and dynamic team
• An international informal working environment in which to expand your vision and knowledge
• The gross monthly start salary is €3.100 per month and can grow to €4.000 per month with tenure in the organization (gross annual salary €37.200 to €48.000, excluding holiday allowance). Final salary placement will be based on experience and role requirements.
• 25 holidays per year
• NS Business Card for commute
• Training for your development via our online portals
• 40-hour workweek with a flexible schedule within company guidelines
• Laptop & cellphone for business purposes
• Discount on VGZ additional health insurance packages
• Discount at Makro NL stores
• Involvement in frequent tastings of our products
• A well-organized pension scheme with BE FRANK