Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Specialist to implement and maintain robust quality assurance systems within our food manufacturing operations. You will ensure compliance with food safety standards, support audit activities, and collaborate closely with Production and Quality Control teams to prevent quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve quality assurance procedures, standards, and system controls.
• Review production records, CCP/OPRP monitoring logs, and verification records to verify compliance.
• Support internal audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Investigate quality deviations and lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) implementation and follow‑up.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and Production to identify and prevent food safety issues.
• Monitor adherence to GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and company quality procedures.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, reports, and inspection records.
• Assist in customer complaint investigations and root cause analysis.
• Train and provide technical support to QA Inspectors on best practices.
• Delegate responsibilities to qualified team members as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a related role, preferably in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and food safety management systems.
• Familiarity with quality documentation, audits, and CAPA processes.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Required skills

• GMP
• HACCP
• ISO 22000
• CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
• Internal auditing
• Root cause analysis
• Quality documentation and reporting