Temporary QA Specialist

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Oudkarspel; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Assurance Specialist at SIRE LIFE SCIENCES will safeguard product quality, food safety and regulatory compliance across our Dutch operations. You collaborate with production and the QE Manager to maintain and continuously improve QMS, ensuring certification requirements are met and aligned with industry standards.

You will lead audits, monitor IFS, HACCP, RSPO and Beter Leven standards, perform root cause analyses, drive continuous improvement projects, and translate data into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's HBO in Food Technology or related.
• Strong knowledge of IFS, HACCP, RSPO, and Beter Leven.
• Experience with audit processes and quality reporting.
• Proficient in ERP systems and QA software tools.
• Fluent Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and internal standards.
• Maintaining and improving the QMS and process control procedures.
• Leading and participating in audits including corrective actions.
• Monitoring certification requirements (IFS, HACCP, RSPO, Beter Leven).
• Collaborating with QE Manager and production teams on quality matters.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects focused on quality.
• Conducting root cause analyses for deviations and issues.
• Overseeing resolution of quality issues and production blockages.
• Contributing to cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Managing relationships with laboratories, certification bodies and suppliers.
• Translating data into actionable insights and presenting KPIs.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Audit experience

ERP systems

Quality reporting

Dutch & English

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Food Technology or related

Tools

ERP software

QA software tools

Job description

The Company

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

Role Description

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for safeguarding product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance within the organization. This role acts as a key partner to production and the QE Manager, ensuring that quality management systems are effective, continuously improved, and aligned with industry standards and certification requirements. The position combines hands-on quality oversight with analytical insight and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards relating to food safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and process control procedures.
• Leading and participating in internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Monitoring certification requirements (IFS, HACCP, RSPO, Beter Leven) and ensuring timely renewals and adherence.
• Acting as a primary point of contact and assisting to the QE Manager and production teams on quality-related matters.
• Initiating, coordinating, and supporting continuous improvement projects focused on quality and operational efficiency.
• Conducting root cause analyses for deviations, complaints, and production issues, implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Overseeing the resolution of quality issues and production blockages, with a strong focus on prevention and risk mitigation.
• Contributing actively to cross-functional improvement initiatives and project teams.
• Managing relationships with external stakeholders such as laboratories, certification bodies, pest control services, and suppliers.
• Translating analytical data and findings into actionable insights and improvement recommendations for management and production.
• Preparing, analyzing, and presenting KPIs, reports, and trend analyses to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinating and facilitating internal training sessions and toolbox meetings on quality and food safety topics.
• Supporting knowledge sharing within the QE team and ensure up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (HBO level) in Food Technology, Food & Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including IFS, HACCP, RSPO, and Beter Leven standards.
• Proven experience with audit processes, process control systems, and quality reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and quality assurance software tools.
• Strong command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

58272