Objective of the position

Within this role you are responsible for successfully planning, coordinating and executing quality assurance activities within the various projects at QA. You ensure that all quality standards and processes are complied with and that the quality of the end product meets the required standards. This function covers the location in Preveza.

Education and skills

• Completed high education in a relevant discipline, such as food technology.
• Knowledge of and experience in the food industry.
• Experience with quality systems and data analysis systems.
• Analytical skills and an eye for detail.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Language skills: Greek and English, spoken and written.
• Experience with HACCP/BRC/IFS (quality management systems).
• Have a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience with various software packages including Microsoft.

Responsibilities & Reporting Line

Discussion of daily activities with QA/QC Manager Olympic. Has regular contact with department managers, (cooperating) foremen/forewomen and various employees. Preferably a member of the HACCP team. Co-chair and take minutes of QA/QC meetings.

• Works according to rules regarding Quality, Food Safety and Integrity.
• Promotes awareness regarding the above aspects.
• Flexible in functioning and way of thinking.
• Compliance with guidelines and instructions regarding order, cleanliness, hygiene, HACCP, IFS, Safety, Health, Environment, integrity and food defence.
• Replaces QA/QC Manager Olympic in absence.
• Updating the quality management system.
• Participates in various meetings on behalf of the department.
• Coordination of annual Management review.
• Coordination of annual supplier assessment.
• Implementation and maintenance of Food Safety Culture.
• Implementation of Food Safety standards.
• Carrying out supplier audits if needed.
• Making the weekly QA/QC report.
• Corporate Social Responsibility tasks in consultation with Hilton and QA/QC Manager Olympic.
• Execution of projects and associated coordinating tasks.
• Keep an eye on the annual planning.
• Performs Risk analyses such as TACCP, Process and SCS analyses.
• Provides advice to production management to improve hygiene and order and cleanliness surrounding the production process and/or the product.
• Supervising and conducting both internal and external audits.

• Preferably involved in recruitment and selection procedures to supplement the QA/QC team;
• Other common activities.
• Is responsible for immediately reporting possible risks regarding food safety to the QA/QC Manager Olympic based on his own knowledge and experience.
• Is authorized to block and unblock raw materials, consumables and end products.
• Is authorized to assess recipes, recipe changes, work instructions, etc.

Interested candidates can send their CV to the email hr-preveza@foppenseafood.com . Applicants who meet the position's requirements will be invited for an interview. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.