Quality Assurance Manager

Albacete, Spain·Added 5 days ago

What they offer

  • €45,000 - €50,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €2,720 - €2,960 a month after tax.

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Blue Card threshold

    Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

What they ask for

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Albacete

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

About the job

This job was automatically translated to English, .

We are looking to hire a person to lead the Quality Assurance department of a company in the agri-food and international export sector. The position is located in Albacete.

What you'll do

Reporting to the company's Operations Director, you will be responsible for:

  • Interpretation and application of national and international food regulations.
  • Comprehensive management of quality and food safety documentation.
  • Technical risk assessment and decision-making based on scientific criteria.
  • Management of audits and follow-up on corrective actions.
  • Review of analytical results and technical interpretation skills.
  • Simultaneous management of multiple projects and priorities.



The position requires a transversal vision of Quality Assurance, combining document management, regulatory interpretation, technical evaluation, and support for production, Customer Service, and sales. The position combines both technical and management functions as well as day-to-day operational activities related to quality and food safety in the plant.

  • Experience in:
  • Management of food quality and safety systems
  • Certification and customer audits
  • Document management and technical specifications
  • Management of non-conformities and incidents
  • Interpretation of food legislation
  • Microbiological and chemical risk assessment
  • Relationship with external laboratories
  • Management of international customer requirements
  • Management of daily quality records and documentation
  • Conducting plant sampling

What we're looking for

  • More than 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance departments within the food industry.

Nice to have

  • Additional training in the following will be valued:
  • Food safety
  • Food quality and certification systems (IFS, BRC, FSSC 22,000)
  • Food microbiology
  • Food legislation

Education & certifications

  • Degree in Food Science and Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Veterinary Science, or related qualifications.

Languages

  • Professional-level English

What you'll get

  • Joining a solid, growing company with international projection.
  • Stable, long-term project.
  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Professional development opportunities in a highly specialized technical environment.

About the company & team

Agri-food and international export company.

Summary

  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Food sector company

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?



  • It is considered especially important that the person has:
    • Analytical capacity and critical thinking.
    • Autonomy and organization.
    • Good technical judgment and practical orientation.
    • Good communication with clients, auditors, and internal teams.
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