Process Quality

Il y a 2 jours

PuursSintAmands, Antwerpen, Belgique Nutkao Belgium - Boerinneke Temps plein 60 000 € - 85 000 € Contrat

Puurs-Sint-Amands Plant Quality Manager.

Job Purpose, Key Responsibilities and Duties

The Process Quality & Product Industrialization Specialist will be responsible for all the activities related to in-process controls. Serving as a primary point of contact across production departments and warehouses (raw materials and finished goods), he/she will promote, guide and ensure the application of Food Safety Culture principles.

Key Activities

  • Ensure production aligns with QA and R&D parameters, including line adjustments, settings, and scheduled technological/HACCP controls.
  • Perform parallel process, product, and final inspections across production, refining, and packaging departments according to Work Instructions.
  • Supervise line control activities (e.g., metal detectors, weight checks) and hold authority to halt production in case of serious non-conformities.
  • Check coding equipment prior to startup (batch codes, product names, best before dates) and manage item codes in dedicated software (e.g., weight compliance monitoring).
  • Conduct lab analyses on raw materials, semi-finished products and finished goods.
  • Inspect inbound packaging material for quality document compliance.
  • Assist the Quality Manager with overall food safety activities and cooperate in internal, customer, certification and Health Authority audits.
  • Conduct GMP/GHP onboarding for new personnel and provide on-the-line coaching when new controls or procedures are introduced.
  • Collaborate with R&D on product trials and sampling execution.

Specific Position Requirements

Qualifications 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 informations

  • The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.