Food Safety and Quality Improvement Specialist

Location: Oudkarspel, Noord-Holland | Sector: Food | Start Date: 7/28/2026 | Job ref: 58544
A leading organization dedicated to maintaining high standards in food safety, quality, and sustainability. The company continuously strives to ensure that its products adhere to strict regulations while fostering a culture of ongoing improvement and excellence in food production.
We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Food Safety and Quality Improvement Specialist to join our client's team. The successful candidate will oversee the adherence to food safety and quality standards, drive process improvements, and support certification compliance across production operations.
-Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, quality, and environmental regulations, as well as internal standards.
-Maintain, monitor, and continuously enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) and related processes.
-Lead and participate in internal and external audits, managing preparation, execution, and follow-up actions.
-Oversee certification requirements such as IFS, HACCP, RSPO, and Beter Leven, ensuring timely renewal and compliance.
-Serve as the primary point of contact and consultative partner for the QE Manager and production leadership on quality and process issues.
-Initiate, coordinate, and support improvement projects aimed at elevating product quality and operational efficiency.
-Perform root cause analyses for deviations, complaints, and production issues, implementing sustainable corrective actions.
-Oversee the management of process bottlenecks and quality concerns within production, focusing on prevention and risk mitigation.
-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
-Manage relationships with external suppliers, laboratories, certification bodies, and pest control services.
-Translate data and inspection findings into practical advice and improvement strategies for ...