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QA Specialist (m/f/d)

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About OSI

OSI Europe is a leading company in the food industry, specializing in the production of high-quality food products. With multiple production locations in Europe and a global distribution network, we offer first-class solutions for customers worldwide.

Henri van der Bilt is a meat processing production company in Beuningen and part of the international OSI Group. At this location, high-quality meat products are processed, portioned, and packaged using modern, largely automated production lines.

 

Responsibilities

As a QA Specialist, you ensure product and food safety at both operational and strategic levels. You ensure compliance with legal obligations, industry agreements, and the requirements and wishes of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you are an important knowledge source in the areas of measurement techniques, improvement processes, analysis methods, and organizational development.

  • Validating and verifying products, equipment, and processes
  • Managing and controlling quality documentation
  • Managing non-conforming products and conducting Root Cause Analyses
  • Managing and monitoring traceability and mass balance
  • Coordinating and managing training in quality and food safety
  • Staying informed about food safety and quality regulations and implementing them within the business operations
  • Informing, communicating, and reporting on quality issues to internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting decision-making at strategic and operational levels and identifying and establishing trends
  • Directly reporting to the QA Manager
  • Shaping and promoting continuous improvement within the organization
  • Organizing, guiding, and following up on internal and external audits and customer visits
  • Promoting ownership of quality within and outside the organization
  • Increasing quality awareness among direct and indirect employees
  • Ensuring integrity and providing independent advice on quality and (food) safety

What You Need

  • Innovative and improvement-oriented mindset
  • Good and effective communication skills in Dutch
  • The ability to implement and apply continuous improvement
  • Strong team-oriented skills and the ability to foster collaboration
  • Extensive knowledge of HACCP
  • Extensive knowledge of food certification standards, such as IFS, QS, and BLK
  • Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance systems
  • Knowledge of microbiology and chemistry
  • Knowledge of and experience with audit processes

Education & Experience

  • At least a higher professional education (HBO) level, preferably a completed degree in food technology
  • Proven experience in the food industry
  • Experience in the meat industry is a plus

What We Offer You

We are a company with flat hierarchies, strong values, and a clear focus on our customers. We know that our employees are the key to our success. That is why we quickly give you responsibility and help you grow according to your talents.

We offer:

  • A responsible and versatile role within Quality Assurance
  • A position where you contribute to quality and food safety at both operational and strategic levels
  • A professional work environment where continuous improvement and quality awareness are central
  • A role with extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • The opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of quality, food safety, and improvement processes within the organization