Quality Assurance Officer for Food & Feed Safety

At Olenex we supply a broad portfolio of high-quality edible oils and fats to customers worldwide. With thirteen strategically located refineries across Europe we produce a wide range of liquid and tropical oils. Our team of specialists works closely with both food and non-food producers to deliver tailor-made ingredients that meet specific needs.

Beyond production we are active in trading and sourcing raw materials to strengthen our offering in the oil and fats industry. Sustainability and fair trade are at the heart of what we do. Through our #SharedResponsibility initiative we build integral partnerships and work toward a 100% sustainable supply chain.

We also believe in investing in our people. At Olenex youll find opportunities for career development training and contribution within a dynamic and challenging environment where your impact truly matters.

We are currently looking for a hands-on

Quality Assurance Officer for Food & Feed Safety

to join our team at the Central Post office in the heart of Rotterdam.

This role offers you a unique opportunity to be the first point of contact for food & feed safety at our production sites in the Netherlands. Based in Rotterdam you will work within the Central Quality Assurance Team ensuring compliance with food & feed safety standards and driving continuous improvement across multiple locations.

Within this role you will act as on-site contact for food & feed safety questions and quality topics. You are going to work closely with internal departments and report to the Group QA Manager. This small team is very ambitious and the goal is to continuously deliver high quality products and improve ongoing processes to achieve even higher standards.

To excel in this role you need:

Bachelors degree in food technology quality Management or a related field

35 years in QA or food safety

Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken is a must!)

Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP FSSC GMP or equivalents)

Willing to travel between NL locations Vondelingenplaat Zaandam and Central Post (drivers license required) & occasionally Germany

Experience in audits hygiene checks and document management systems

In addition you bring:

Strong time management and organizational skills

Strong knowledge of food safety standards and certification processes

Hands-on proactive attitude and ability to work independently

Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Ability to influence quality awareness and culture across sites

What we offer you:

At Olenex we believe that great work starts with a great environment. Thats why we offer more than just a competitive salary!

Enthusiastic colleagues from all over the world

Multiple training & development options

13th month salary

30 days of paid holidays per year

A fully company-paid pension plan

Working from home per company policy

Working from home allowance

Discount on health insurance and fitness