QA Specialist at AAK

Are you ready to take the next step towards an exciting career as a QA specialist with the well-established AAK? At AAK, there is a clear vision for the future, and they are now looking for a person who will play a key role in their future growth. Welcome to a workplace that cares about your personal development!

ABOUT THE POSITION

AAK specializes in plant-based oils that are value-adding ingredients in a range of popular consumer products. With their oils, the sensory properties of products can be improved, for example, by making the consistency of premium chocolate softer, plant-based burgers juicier, or low-fat puff pastry flakier. With their value-adding oils and fats, AAK helps its customers succeed better.

With their flexible production facilities and extensive expertise, AAK delivers its value-adding products to a range of industries, such as chocolate and confectionery, bakery, dairy, plant-based foods, special nutrition, food service, and personal care. With nearly 4000 employees working closely with their customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 innovation centers, and supported by over 20 production facilities, they are at the forefront of their development. AAK, headquartered in Malmö, is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange in Stockholm and has pursued continuous improvement for 150 years.

The Role

AAK is now looking for a QA specialist to cover parental leave for one year, and the team currently has employees with different focuses, where you will have the freedom under responsibility to drive and develop your area of responsibility within food.

In the role of QA specialist, you will work with managing and following up on deviations, where you will follow up results, develop routines and work methods to create improvement opportunities. A significant part of your role will involve creating and maintaining a strong quality culture by arranging and improving training and participating in various activities. Through internal collaborations with different departments, you will gain insight into each other's work and together develop new working methods and share knowledge.

You will work with HACCP and risk-based measures, which means you will have the opportunity to establish routines for systematically managing audits and follow-up actions. In the role of QA specialist, a flexible and proactive attitude will be required to handle unexpected events that arise.

You Offer

A rewarding consulting assignment at Academic Work, as a one-year temporary position
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The opportunity to work in an exciting industry that is constantly evolving through innovative solutions and expertise
The chance to be part of a positive and engaged team that enjoys working together
A secure employment with good employment benefits such as flexible working hours, occupational health care, favorable pension terms, gym, and more.
A varied role with freedom under responsibility.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

Work with managing and following up on deviations within food standards, such as FSSC22000, ISO9001
Conduct internal and external audits from customers, authorities, and certification bodies. You will assist with various deviations and complaints
Participate in HACCP reviews and related verification activities
Meet authorities and customers professionally
Develop and conduct training and activities

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

Have work experience in a similar role within the food industry
Have a university degree in a relevant field, such as food science
Have knowledge of quality systems, food legislation, and certification standards
Speak and write fluently in Swedish and English

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

Organized
Responsible
Social

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection and will take down the advertisement when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.