Vitoria-Gasteiz
QMS Specialist Murcia (Spain) / Hybrid Ready to ensure excellence in every step? Our Quality Department plays a key role in ensuring the highest standards of excellence and product compliance at every stage of production. As part of the team, you will work collaboratively to maintain and continuously improve the quality of our products, processes, and systems, safeguarding our outstanding reputation for quality. We are looking for a QMS Specialist to join our dynamic team of experts. Your main mission will be to support the Quality Management Manager in the proper implementation of quality systems, guaranteeing compliance with food safety standards. If you are passionate about driving continuous improvement and protecting the integrity of a leading brand, this is your place. What you'll achieve You will manage quality assurance processes, provide crucial support during audits, and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. • Systems, Standards & Certifications: You will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS, ensuring a systematic approach and compliance with HACCP, GMP, GHP, GLP, ISO 9001, IFS, and other applicable standards. You will also assist the HACCP team and provide support for product certifications (Halal, Kosher, FDA, MSC, ASC, Organic, SAE)., • Workflows & Corrective Actions: You will use QMS software to automate workflows, manage documents, and track nonconformities from recurring production incidents and customer complaints. You will actively verify processes and corrective actions to resolve quality and safety issues, supporting the implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)., • Audits & Service Providers: You will conduct internal process and hygiene audits, as well as routine inspections, and provide support during regulatory audits by national authorities. Additionally, you will collaborate in the coordination of contracts with service providers and ensure their compliance with audits., • Risk & Cost Management: You will assist in risk assessments (TACCP, VACCP) to identify vulnerabilities, support crisis management and resolve food safety incidents. Also, you will aid in the management and control of departmental quality-related costs., • Floor Operations & Quality Culture: You will collaborate directly with production teams to ensure quality and food safety standards are met on the shop floor. Together with HR and Production, you will foster a strong food safety culture across the entire organization., • Continuous Improvement: You will lead or support continuous improvement projectds aimed at at optimizing product quality, processes, hygiene, food safety culture, reducing waste, and improving production efficiency. Who you are We are looking for a proactive, autonomous professional with a strong analytical mindset, ready to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Essentials (Must Have): • Education and Experience: University Degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or similar, with a solid background in Quality and Food Safety, including risk identification and management in production/supply processes, and experience in regulatory audit support. Minimum 3 years of proven experience in food manufacturing is required., • Technical Knowledge: Practical knowledge and proven experience with GFSI standards (e.g., IFS)., • Language Skills: Minimum B2 level of English and Fluency or Native in Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams., • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365., • Availability: Availability to work on-site in a fast-paced manufacturing environment., • Key Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. You are a great team player with excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt to change. The Plus (Nice to Have): • Certifications: Previous knowledge of or support experience with product certifications (Halal, Kosher, FDA, MSC/ASC, SAE, Organic) is highly valued., • Advanced Systems: Experience with document management systems (QMS, Docal) and proficiency in Power BI development are desirable. Previous knowledge of SAP S4/HANA QM is a strong plus. Our Culture: How We Grow Together We work with strong values that guide our actions every day: • ✨ Create wow: We dare to do things differently, seek to always win with consumers and customers, and endeavor to be forever relevant and vital to our world. It’s about Curiosity, Innovation and Consumer/Customer Focus., • 🤝 Everyone Hero: We work together in pursuit of our common mission and strategy, strengthening our local businesses by leveraging the power of the collective. It’s about Purpose, Performance and Teamwork., • 💚 Nourish others: We treat everyone with honesty, care and respect and provide our people, customers and consumers with what they need to thrive. It’s about Honesty, Empowerment, Respect and Diversity., • 🌱 Take responsibility: We make good choices today to build a more sustainable business and environment fit for the needs of tomorrow. It’s about Sustainability, Ownership, Heritage and Quality. What We Offer We invest in the talent that drives our business. We provide the tools for you to grow and the environment to perform. Your Growth & Wellbeing: • Continuous learning and development opportunities to stay ahead in your field., • A collaborative and challenging multinational environment., • Ongoing feedback and a culture that encourages open communication., • Attractive Compensation & Benefits package., • Strong values and a matrix organization where you can make a real difference., • Great work environment and amazing people you'll be proud to work with. Sound like you? Apply Now. If you are passionate about Quality and ready to take the next step in your career, please send your CV and relevant documents to: 📩📩 📩 Important: Only applications sent to the indicated emails or via LinkedIn will be considered. We do not accept applications through third parties or job scrapers.
