ManpowerGroup is a global leader in workforce solutions, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and talent management across more than 75 countries. As a Fortune 500 company, it operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of job seekers with organizations in industries ranging from finance and IT to logistics and manufacturing.

In Spain, Manpower maintains a significant presence with a vast network of offices that serve as a key entry point for international professionals. The company frequently manages high-volume recruitment for multilingual shared service centers and multinational clients, offering a wide array of roles that often include language premiums and support for those navigating the Spanish job market for the first time.

Founded in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ManpowerGroup began as a niche staffing agency before expanding globally in the 1950s. It has since grown into one of the world's largest HR and recruitment firms, listed on the NYSE.

For international professionals

Frequently recruits for multilingual roles requiring English, Portuguese, French, or German.
Offers a wide range of positions in banking, logistics, and administration suitable for various experience levels.
Provides opportunities in both major cities like Madrid and Barcelona and smaller industrial hubs across Spain.
Acts as a primary staffing partner for major global brands like Amazon and GXO operating within Spain.

Senior Specialist Laboratory Technician (M/F/X)

Manpower España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you passionate about food quality and do you want to be part of a company where your work has a direct impact on the safety and excellence of the products that reach the consumer?

At Manpower, we are looking for a Laboratory Specialist to join a renowned company in the food sector located in O Grove (Pontevedra) on a permanent basis.

If you have experience in laboratory and quality control within the food industry and are looking for a project with professional development, this opportunity is for you.

What will be your mission?

You will be part of the Quality Control team, serving as a key figure to guarantee the quality, food safety, and traceability of the products, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, internal standards, and sector certifications.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Coordinate the daily activity of the laboratory and the monitoring of the sampling and analysis plan.
Manage product blocks and unblocks, as well as quality incidents.
Ensure the correct management of technical documentation, audits, and certifications.
Keep information updated in the Quality Management System (QMS).
Functionally coordinate a team of between 5 and 7 people, organizing tasks and priorities.
Promote training, continuous improvement, and a culture of food safety.
Manage calibrations, equipment maintenance, and laboratory material purchases.
Participate in continuous improvement projects, shelf-life studies, and documentary updates.
Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards.

What are we looking for?

Education

Degree or Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science and Technology, or similar.
Higher Vocational Training related to Laboratory, Quality, or Food Industry will also be valued.

Experience

Previous experience in quality laboratories or quality departments in the food industry.
Experience in the canned fish and seafood sector is highly valued.
Experience in coordinating teams and laboratory processes will be valued.

Knowledge

Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Food legislation, traceability, and audits.
Laboratory analytical techniques.
SAP and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of certifications and standards such as BRC, IFS, ISO, MSC, HALAL, or CRAEGA is valued.

Languages

Native or bilingual Spanish.
Intermediate English (B1-B2).

What do we offer you?

✅ Permanent contract.
✅ Joining a leading company in the food sector.
✅ Stable project with possibilities for professional development.
✅ Collaborative environment oriented towards continuous improvement.
✅ Full-time on-site position in O Grove.

Location: O Grove (Pontevedra)
Contract: Permanent
Working Day: Full-time
Modality: On-site

At Manpower, we believe in talent and equal opportunities. If you are looking for a stable project to continue growing in the Quality and Laboratory area, we want to meet you. Apply now! 🚀

View original advert (Spanish)

Técnico/a de Laboratorio Especialista Senior (H/M/X)

¿Te apasiona la calidad alimentaria y quieres formar parte de una compañía donde tu trabajo tenga un impacto directo en la seguridad y excelencia de los productos que llegan al consumidor?

Desde Manpower buscamos un/a Especialista de Laboratorio para incorporarse de manera estable a una reconocida empresa del sector alimentación ubicada en O Grove (Pontevedra).

Si cuentas con experiencia en laboratorio y control de calidad dentro de la industria alimentaria y buscas un proyecto con desarrollo profesional, esta oportunidad es para ti.

¿Cuál será tu misión?

Formarás parte del equipo de Quality Control, siendo una figura clave para garantizar la calidad, seguridad alimentaria y trazabilidad de los productos, asegurando el cumplimiento de los requisitos legales, los estándares internos y las certificaciones del sector.

¿Cómo será tu día a día?

Coordinar la actividad diaria del laboratorio y el seguimiento del plan de muestreo y análisis.
Gestionar bloqueos y desbloqueos de producto, así como incidencias de calidad.
Garantizar la correcta gestión de la documentación técnica, auditorías y certificaciones.
Mantener actualizada la información en el Sistema de Gestión de Calidad (QMS).
Coordinar funcionalmente un equipo de entre 5 y 7 personas, organizando tareas y prioridades.
Impulsar la formación, la mejora continua y la cultura de seguridad alimentaria.
Gestionar calibraciones, mantenimiento de equipos y compras de material de laboratorio.
Participar en proyectos de mejora continua, estudios de vida útil y actualización documental.
Velar por el cumplimiento de los estándares de Calidad, Seguridad y Medio Ambiente.

¿Qué buscamos?

Formación

Grado o Licenciatura en Química, Biología, Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos o similares.
También valoraremos Formación Profesional Superior relacionada con Laboratorio, Calidad o Industria Alimentaria.

Experiencia

Experiencia previa en laboratorios de calidad o departamentos de calidad en industria alimentaria.
Muy valorable experiencia en el sector de conservas de pescado y marisco.
Se valorará experiencia en coordinación de equipos y procesos de laboratorio.

Conocimientos

Sistemas de Gestión de Calidad (QMS).
Legislación alimentaria, trazabilidad y auditorías.
Técnicas analíticas de laboratorio.
SAP y Microsoft Office.
Valorable conocimiento de certificaciones y normas como BRC, IFS, ISO, MSC, HALAL o CRAEGA.

Idiomas

Español nativo o bilingüe.
Inglés intermedio (B1-B2).

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

✅ Contrato indefinido.
✅ Incorporación a una empresa líder del sector alimentación.
✅ Proyecto estable con posibilidades de desarrollo profesional.
✅ Entorno colaborativo y orientado a la mejora continua.
✅ Jornada completa presencial en O Grove.

Ubicación: O Grove (Pontevedra)
Contrato: Indefinido
Jornada: Completa
Modalidad: Presencial

En Manpower apostamos por el talento y la igualdad de oportunidades. Si buscas un proyecto estable donde seguir creciendo en el área de Calidad y Laboratorio, queremos conocerte. ¡Inscríbete! 🚀