Quality Assurance Coördinator - Kortrijk, België - Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut

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Kortrijk, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Quality Assurance Coördinator

Location: Heule-Kortrijk, VWV, BE, 8501

At Barry Callebaut, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the cocoa and chocolate sector. As a top producer of premium chocolate and cocoa products globally, our influence significantly impacts the future of our industry. We function within the business-to-business realm, catering to the entire food sector from cocoa bean to exquisite chocolate products. We uphold a strong commitment to sustainability and aim to shape a future for cocoa and chocolate that is sustainable. With our headquarters in Zurich, and a team of over 12,000 dedicated employees spread across more than 40 countries, we take pride in our work and are always seeking skilled individuals to join us in making a positive impact on our industry and beyond.

About the Role

The QA coordinator's primary responsibility is to oversee and enhance the quality management system to ensure customer satisfaction with regard to quality. This involves ensuring that proper policies and procedures are followed during production to meet regulatory and customer standards. Additionally, the QA coordinator acts as a frontline responder to customer inquiries, requests, and complaints.
As part of the local QA team, the QA coordinator also serves as a backup in the absence of the QA Manager.
You play a crucial role in advocating for quality on the production floor, upholding and promoting safety standards, and supporting the QA manager in handling crises.
You lead efforts to drive positive changes in the production area, striving for enhanced quality standards and addressing non-conformances and complaints through detailed analysis and implementation of improvement plans.

Key Responsibilities Include

Quality System: Supporting enhancements of the IBC system, maintaining the Quality Documentation System (QDS), and serving as a backup for the Quality Manager. Acting as a primary contact for shop floor supervisors and fostering a quality-oriented mindset.
Customer Service: Providing expert guidance to customers, ensuring the highest level of service, and incorporating customer requirements into quality systems.
QC of the Process: Overseeing quality control of incoming goods, CCP's, and process parameters, and actively supporting compliance efforts across functions.
Supplier Technical Point of Contact: Managing supplier information and coordinating with external labs for supplier complaints.
Ownership in Improvement Projects: Leading improvement initiatives through product and process knowledge, and engaging in quality-related problem-solving activities.
Various: Monitoring calibration certificates, participating in internal audits related to quality management, food safety, and sustainability.

About You

Bachelor or Master's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Engineering, or equivalent field
Languages: Dutch, French, and English proficiency
2+ years of experience in a quality or food safety-related role, with expertise in Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, and problem-solving principles
Experience in the Food Industry or similar GMP-regulated sectors
Proficiency in project management and auditing, familiarity with BRC, FSSC 22000, Kosher, UTZ/FT, and Regulatory affairs

Barry Callebaut is deeply committed to fostering Diversity & Inclusion. Embracing our core values, we celebrate the richness of our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our aim is to cultivate an inclusive environment where individuals can authentically thrive, develop to their fullest potential, and feel a sense of belonging. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.