Auxiliar de Aseguramiento de calidad

Job Context

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Officer ensures that the overall quality objectives in the specified scope are achieved. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, performing assessments and trending using QC data, conducting audits, maintaining and implementing monitoring plans, reporting on performance, managing CAPAs, addressing consumer complaints and internal non‑conformities, and supporting the Quality function in compliance assessments and training.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain up‑to‑date quality management system (procedures, instructions) in line with Nutrace, relevant legislations, certification norms and customer demands.
• Prepare yearly management review.
• Maintain incident/crisis contact list.
• Monitor status of quality plan, recommend actions when lagging, and ensure follow‑up.
• Provide training and education to employees on food and feed safety practices, including GMPs, HACCP, and other relevant food safety programs.
• Serves as key user for one or more IT solutions used to manage the quality processes.
• Participate in HACCP team.
• Deputy for Quality Manager – Quality Performance.
• Perform ingredient and supplier assessments; keep documentation up to date.
• Perform self‑assessments to identify gaps with NBSF, Nutrace, certification schemes and customer requirements; support closure of gaps.
• Execute and/or coordinate internal and external audits; initiate and monitor progress of corrective actions for deviations.
• Perform hygiene rounds and work with production on hygiene, QC controls and 5S.
• Prepare quality performance reports, analyse results and advise on follow‑up.
• Prepare and support customer, GIA, Nutrace and customer audits; follow up non‑conformities and recommendations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of sampling plans and analytical methods.
• Lead or support T&T tests and dummy recalls.
• Take admin role in case of incidents and crisis.
• Investigate customer complaints and quality issues; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in improvement projects.
• Define monitoring plans for incoming and manufactured goods and ensure correct execution.
• Support operations in in‑process controls, in accordance with the organization guidelines and relevant standards and schemes.
• Analyse QC and quality data to identify trends and risks; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assure all analytical services are provided in time and with the required quality.
• Support maintenance of permits from the local authorities.
• Support development of product registration dossier; gather and check information for accuracy.
• Ensure changes in regulation are reviewed and necessary actions taken.
• Support or lead preparation and execution of inspections from authorities.

About Trouw Nutrition

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. With locations in 25 countries and around 5,000 employees, our mission is Feeding the Future. We provide species‑specific nutritional solutions that boost productivity and support animal health across all life stages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.