Deventer, Overijssel, NL
12 days ago
Quality Specialist

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products. 


Job Purpose and Impact

Do you want to be part of the Cargill show case plant in Europe for cocoa and chocolate? We are looking for a FSQR (Food Safety Quality & Regulatory) specialist in Deventer. 
In this role you will deliver specialized knowledge on quality management systems and factory processes such as food safety and quality processes, audits, control of suppliers and other topics. You are involved in the preparation and participation in client audits and work together with (international) teams to handle customer requests and issues. 

Key Accountabilities Conduct verification and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis and sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, plant environment and finished product.Collaborates with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary.Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.Lead relevant regional, corporate and regulatory food safety focused audits.Act as food safety team leader, coordinate and lead the food safety team and overseeing the food safety management system and management review.Manage food and feed safety management system compliance to appropriate government regulations.Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and that corrective action and permanent corrections are taken.Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.Verification and maintenance of the quality management system and de different certifications such as FSSC22000, Halal, Kosher, BIO (SKAL), etc.Other duties as assignedQualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experienceFluent in EnglishStrong computer skills and Microsoft Office experience.Experience with the Food Safety System Certification 22000Knowledge of food/feed safety industry practices and standards.Minimum two years of work experience in food and/or feed industryMinimum of two years of related work experience

Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.


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