QA/QESH Manager
The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself. Continuing to provide a fast-growing world population with healthy food in a sustainable way, that is the reason for existence of The Protein Brewery (TPB). Do you also want to contribute to solving one of the most important issues of our time? Then we are curious about you!
Who are we?
The Protein Brewery (TPB) is a young, highly innovative company focused on creative technologies to develop and produce sustainable food ingredients using classical brewing and precision fermentation technology. We are addressing the eminent global shift from animal-based food ingredients towards a sustainable, plant-based food chain. Our team in Breda currently consists of 35 people and is growing fast. The present organization is mission-driven, where the shared purpose of the organization, the teams and the individuals are aligned. Our culture can be described by our core values;
SHARING the same purpose. Working together as one team in our pursuit to reach our mission and have a positive and lasting impact on the world around us and beyond, while having fun.
DARING to do what no one did before andencouraging whoever dares to do so. Creating a stimulating environment where people feel free to innovate in a pragmatic way. Enabling us to remain agile and to move ahead speedily.
TRUSTING each other’s capacities, intentions and sense of responsibility, leading to a culture of ownership, undivided responsibility and relentless dedication.
CARING for each other and your work environment. Supporting each other, professionally and personally. Valuing each team member as the person he or she is, regardless of background, capacities or status.
Who are we looking for?
As we are scaling up we’re looking for a new colleague who will use his/hers extensive (food) safety and quality knowledge to build, install and maintain a (food) safety/quality system and culture in our scale up plant in Breda. As QA Manager, you are solely responsible for QA, so you do not (yet) have a team to manage. However, you will work closely with internal colleagues as well as external advisors, regulatory bodies, suppliers, auditors, etc. Your main goal will be to build up and maintain a food safety and quality system and culture to be implemented in the scale up plant, according to the FSSC 22000 standard. Moreover, you will ensure that the food safety and quality plan is compliant to the FDA food safety requirements for food exported to the US (Food Safety Modernization Act, FSMA). In addition, together with the Plant Manager, you are co-responsible for safety, health and environmental (SHE) obligations.
What are your responsibilities and scope in this role?
- Obtaining and maintaining all required (food) safety and quality standards for the scale-up plant, with focus on the FSSC 22000 standard;
- Maintaining (food) safety and quality assurance systems necessary for production;
- Building a (food) safety culture within the organization;
- Managing the (food) safety activities;
- Training on quality, health, environmental and safety issues;
- Training of operators on Critical Control Points (CCPs) in the production process and good hygiene practices during production;
- Compliance to the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and other international food safety laws for export;
- Internal & external (food) safety, hygiene and supplier audits;
- Being the first point of contact for Quality, Safety, Health & Environments related topics & issues for the internal organization and customers.
- Ensuring and updating the RI&E and securing the actions resulting from the RI&E;
- Being the prevention officer for the Mijkenbroek Location
What does your profile look like?
We are a good match if you have...
- Relevant degree(s), higher Education (Bachelor degree) or a Master’s degree in the field of Food Technology, Food Safety, Food Quality or related;
- Preferably in possession of a VCA and/or IVK certificate or similar;
- Experienced leader with proven track record (at least 5 years) in quality and (food) safety within the food industry;
- Experience with setting up documentation and practices needed to obtain and implement a FSSC 22000 v6 certification in a new production facility;
- Experience with other relevant quality systems (e.g. ISO 22000:2018, BRC, IFS);
- Experience with FSMA (PCQI certificated);
- Experience with internal and external audits;
- Knowledge of Food Safety Law and Safety, Health & Environment;
- The ability to work independently;
- An expert and good communicator with internal and external stakeholders with a creative thinking out-of-the box, hands-on, solution-oriented mindset in the (food) safety environment. Somebody that can hold a position, is decisive, confident and able to take a leadership position also in a situation of crisis;
- Excellent communication skills and fluent in Dutch and English.
If you have little or no experience with Safety, Health and Environment but are highly experienced in QA, please do not hesitate to apply.
What do we have to offer?
- A dynamic, enthusiastic, and rapidly growing scale-up work environment.
- Autonomy and flexibility in your work and work hours.
- Being part of a small team of professionals with a strong can-do mentality.
- A competitive salary package.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. Agencies are therefore requested not to contact us.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Expected hours: No less than 32 per week
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 20/06/2025
