
Quality Assurance Specialist – Food
Th. Geyer Ingredients GmbH & Co. KG
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Höxter • Germany
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About the role
- Quality assurance and analytics: Conduct analyses to ensure production quality, including sample management, laboratory organization, and tests related to shelf-life extension
- External laboratory coordination: Organize and dispatch samples to external laboratories, monitor and document results, and maintain close communication to resolve queries
- Hygiene and microbiological controls: Perform regular hygiene inspections and microbiological tests to ensure product and facility hygiene
- Equipment management and safety: Support maintenance, functionality, and safety of laboratory equipment and carry out regular safety checks
- HACCP monitoring: Regularly check production for compliance with HACCP measures and ensure implementation of cleaning and disinfection plans
- Audit support and reporting: Prepare reports for internal audits and assist with external audits and inspections, including product quarantine and release in case of deviations
Requirements
- Education or degree in Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or equivalent experience
- Ideally, professional experience in Quality Management / Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs for Food & Beverages
- Desirable expertise in HACCP, ISO 9001, or organic certification
- Proficient with common MS Office applications and experience with an ERP system
- Very good German and good English skills required
- Strong communication and presentation skills, a sense of responsibility, and an independent, structured working style complete your profile
Benefits
- Company pension plan
- Bike leasing
- Employee purchase discount
- Flexible working hours
- Health and wellness programs
- On-site cafeteria
- Mobile working / remote work options
- Modern workstations
- Team events
- Th. Geyer Academy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillssense of responsibilityindependent working stylestructured working style
Certifications
HACCP certificationISO 9001 certificationorganic certification