Quality Specialist, Food and Feed Safety | Lebensmittelchemiker/in

Job Summary

This specialist role focuses on maintaining and enhancing quality standards within the food and feed industry, ensuring compliance with both internal protocols and external regulations such as ISO 9001, FAMI-QS, and HACCP. Day-to-day activities involve supporting internal and external audits, managing specific areas of the Quality Management System (QMS), and driving continuous improvement processes. A core function is conducting root cause analysis for deviations and non-conformities using established quality tools like 8D reports and the 5-Why method, as well as handling and responding to customer complaints. The position requires a degree in a natural science field (e.g., Chemistry or Biotechnology), at least two years of relevant QM experience in the food/feed sector, and deep knowledge of food safety concepts and legal regulations. This is a crucial role for maintaining product integrity and managing quality risks across production and development teams.