We are looking for a qualified specialist for the position of Chief Quality Specialist.
About the position
Key responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain the Food Safety Management System;
Participate in inspections conducted by the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection; monitor corrective actions in stores; provide informational support on hygiene requirements for food handling, including the HACCP system;
Conduct periodic training on hygiene and staff health; prepare informational programs (presentations) to ensure effective learning for production staff;
Carry out internal audits of stores at scheduled intervals to confirm that the HACCP system meets established requirements, is effectively implemented, and properly maintained;
Analyze customer complaints and claims, identify root causes of non-conformities and quality issues, and develop corrective and preventive actions while monitoring their implementation;
Manage product withdrawal and recall procedures;
Process RASFF notifications (European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed);
Participate in the selection and approval of cleaning and disinfecting agents for the retail network;
Approve labeling for own-import products and private label (PL) goods, and verify compliance with Ukrainian legislation based on quality and safety documentation provided.
Requirements:
Confident PC user;
Ability to work with office applications and corporate software;
Higher education in a food-related field (we are ready to consider Bachelor’s students in their 4th year or Master’s students in their 5th year);
Strong organizational skills, responsibility, communication skills, willingness to learn and absorb new information, and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously;
Willingness to travel on business 2–3 times per month as assigned by management;
Knowledge of HACCP food safety management standards, relevant legislative and regulatory acts, and methodological materials on quality and product safety management.
We offer:
Interesting work in a stable national company;
Opportunities for self-realization and professional development;
Engaging and large-scale projects;
Official employment from the first working day with social guarantees in accordance with the Labor Code of Ukraine;
Work schedule: 5/2, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on Fridays 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.