
QA Specialist - Pet Food Industry
- Heemskerk, Noord-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Investigate customer complaints, prepare reports, analyze trends, and recommend process improvements to reduce recurrence.
- Conduct and report on daily GMP, hygiene, and glass audits, authorizing factory release and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and environmental teams to resolve quality-related issues, including fabrication close-outs, water testing, and foreign body risk assessments.
- Maintain and update quality checks, KPIs, and documentation within the quality management system, including traceability exercises and mock recalls.
- Participate in internal audits, HACCP activities, and food safety culture initiatives while supporting continuous improvement across the site.
- Prepare and send customer reports as required, and provide cover for quality team members when needed.
- GMP audit scores
- Timely closure of complaint investigations
- Reduction in customer complaints
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a QA role, preferably in the pet food or food industry
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality assurance principles
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software