QA Manager - Erembodegem, België - Puratos Zrt.

Puratos Zrt.

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Erembodegem, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

At Belcolade, a division of Puratos, a growing chocolate producer in Erembodegem, we are looking for a

Quality Assurance Manager. As QA Manager of our Belgian chocolate products, you manage a quality management system (covering raw materials, finished products, outsourcing, processes and services) in accordance with GFSI standards and customer requirements. You ensure a food safety and quality culture in accordance with Puratos Group standards and policies. You'll be part of a passionate, growing team on a site doubling its capacity.

Key Accountabilities

You are a great coach for your team

You guide and
empower the QA & Raw materials team (4 people) in driving our food safety and quality culture to the next level.
You support the Quality team and colleagues in other departments to implement raw materials, packaging, and outsourcing requirements.
You
strive for continuous improvement through systematic trend analysis of complaints, execution of root cause analysis, followup of corrective & preventive measures, active contribution to CI projects and personal development (quality standards, processes and ingredients related topics/trends).
You select, evaluate performance and manage budget of external service providers (i.c. certification bodies, pest control,).

You supervise the Quality Assurance of our chocolate products

You will
handle highrisk complaints and manage the withdrawal of finished goods/trade goods.
You
lead HACCP risk assessments, verifications, and annual management reviews, contributing to food defense and fraud prevention.
You collaborate with the Puratos Group risk manager and actively participate in group projects.
You conduct GMP, internal, and supplier audits as part of the Quality team and coordinate on external audits & certifications.
You develop and implement food safety & quality manuals that adhere to regulations, standards, and customer requirements.
You
monitor and report quality KPIs to site management and the Puratos Group and are a key member of the local crisis management team.
You ensure
HACCP approval for new products and outsourced processes.
You establish and follow a riskbased food safety monitoring plan and environmental sampling plan.
You collaborate with other departments for additional sampling plans and testing requirements.
You edit and implement procedures and work instructions in the quality & food safety manual related to raw materials, packaging, and outsourcing.

You lead our vendor quality management

You take the
lead in risk assessments for food safety, quality, and food fraud prevention of raw materials and primary packaging. Stay updated on market trends and develop scientific knowledge to enhance purchase specifications and incoming goods inspections.
You coordinate and lead meetings involving affected departments to align on RM and packaging topics.
You
establish and update a riskbased supplier audit plan, covering all aspects of the quality management system.
You oversee the
approval/validation of new suppliers, raw materials, packaging, and subcontractors

You prioritize safety, health, and environment by reporting unsafe situations, following rules, and participating in riskmanagement.
You adhere to food defense and food fraud guidelines.

Who are we looking for?

You have a university degree in Food science and/or can present relevant experience in the food industry, (cocoa) raw materials or packaging.
You have experience as a strong humanoriented people manager, can listen well and always put cooperation first.
You obtained experience with GFSI quality standards, (internal) auditing and QC and risk assessment (incl. food fraud).
Safety, hygiene and quality are naturally of paramount importance to you.
You take initiative and think problemsolving, with an accurate and organized approach.
You can communicate and negotiate smoothly with internal contacts and suppliers
Knowledge of chocolate products, ingredient functionality and chocolate processing is a plus.
You speak Dutch and English fluently.
You can work smoothly with the Office package and preferably also with SAP.

Why should you join Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key.

You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as: