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QA Officer
Roveg Fruit B.V. is a leading importer and exporter of exotic fruit and vegetables from all over the world. Our Food Safety department forms the crucial link between import and sales. As the department continues to develop, we are looking for a driven and experienced colleague with a passion for food safety and quality.
What will you do?
As QA Officer, you will have a key role within the Food Safety department. You oversee and safeguard food safety throughout the entire chain, from grower to customer, and act as a strong partner for both internal and external stakeholders.
Main responsibilities
These are the core tasks of the position and the primary focus of the role:
- Execute, maintain and continuously improve the quality and food safety management system in line with applicable laws and regulations
- Responsible for residue sampling using STORM (Residue database)
- Process and evaluate residue analysis reports and communicate results to buyers
- Draw up supplier assessments based on residue results
- Act as the main point of contact for the commercial department on food safety and quality-related matters
- Provide support during food safety incidents and contribute to corrective and preventive actions
Depending on experience and workload, you will also contribute to the broader Food Safety activities within Roveg Fruit:
- Certificate management together with Agriplace (e.g. GlobalGAP, BRC, IFS and other company certifications)
- Maintaining and communicating Corporate Social Responsibility information to suppliers (e.g. Sedex, SMETA, BSCI, SIZA, Rainforest Alliance)
- Maintaining manuals for various certifications (IFS, BRC, Skal, GlobalGAP Chain of Custody) and monitoring procedures and registrations
- (Knowledge of Normec CareNet is an advantage)
- Preparing and supervising internal and external audits
- Keeping product specifications and label control up to date
- Training employees in the area of HACCP and food safety
- Contributing ideas to the long-term vision of Roveg Fruit in the field of Food Safety
Who are you?
- Completed HBO education, for example in Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Agriculture/Horticulture or another relevant field
- Relevant work experience in a similar QA / Food Safety role; preferably at least at the same level as the role you are replacing, or more senior
- Accurate, structured and administratively strong
- Strong analytical skills
- Good communication skills and fluent in Dutch and English
- Connector, networker and team player
- Affinity with fruit & vegetables and common quality systems is a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to work on site at our office in Waddinxveen
- A true hands-on mentality, reliable, responsible and solution-oriented
What do we offer?
- A challenging and responsible position within a fast-growing and ambitious international organization
- A key role within the Food Safety department, with room to further shape and develop food safety processes
- A professional, informal and no-nonsense working environment
- Short lines of communication and a lot of personal responsibility
- Competitive salary, depending on knowledge and experience
Are you the one we are looking for?
We look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. For more information about our company and other vacancies, please visit our website: www.roveg.nl. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
