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Do you want to make a difference in the food industry? Apply for the role of Quality Engineer at Lantmännen Cerealia in Järna!

At Lantmännen Cerealia in Järna, you will play a central role as a Quality Engineer in driving quality work in food production. You will work closely with production on improvement initiatives and development at one of Sweden's most important food producers. You will be part of a daily routine with clear goals, close leadership, and great opportunities to make an impact. The culture at Lantmännen Cerealia is characterized by proactivity, a holistic view, and openness. You will enter an environment where drive, accountability, and collaboration are valued, all to make a positive difference in food together. Lantmännen is also one of Sweden's most attractive employers, with operations throughout the value chain, from farm to table! We warmly welcome your application today!

Your job offer

At Lantmännen Cerealia, you will have a significant role in an engaged team where quality and safety are at the forefront. You will be a central part of a values-driven organization with a strong focus on improvements and learning. Here, you will find excellent opportunities for development within both Cerealia and the Lantmännen group. You will receive support from a coaching manager in an independent role where your ideas make a real difference. Proactivity, a holistic view, and openness are encouraged in daily work, focusing on creating value in the business.

Your responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer, you will:

• Drive quality and food safety work in the team according to HACCP and BRC standards
• Investigate complaints and internal deviations and lead root cause analyses and improvement initiatives
• Manage and develop the management system's routines and standards
• Coordinate internal and external audits and act as a contact person for authorities and customers
• Train and support production staff and leaders in hygiene routines and quality requirements
• Contribute in areas such as environment, chemicals, and work environment
• Support in anchoring quality routines and working methods in daily production

The position is close to operations and involves daily presence in production and close collaboration with maintenance, production, and other functions. The work takes place within a BRC-certified operation where you are expected to help maintain applicable standards. You will work independently in close collaboration with your colleagues in the quality team.

Good to know

You will be based at the facility in Järna, Södertälje municipality, and report to the Quality Manager. You will be part of a team with three quality engineers and collaborate with approximately 100–150 colleagues on site. Working hours are daytime with some flexibility. The position is a permanent full-time employment starting with a six-month probation period. As part of the recruitment process, a background check will also be conducted. Start date by agreement.

Our expectations

To succeed in this role, you have experience in quality work, preferably from the food or pharmaceutical industry. You have post-secondary education in food, agronomy, or natural sciences, or equivalent work experience, and have worked practically with quality management systems, such as BRC or similar. Experience with HACCP principles is an advantage. You are fluent in both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written form. We believe you thrive in a role where you are close to operations and can combine analysis with practical problem-solving. You are pedagogical, enjoy collaborating, and have a good ability to translate requirements into clear and effective working methods. All to contribute to a safe and quality-assured production!

Interested?

The recruitment is conducted in collaboration with TNG Tech – specialists in data-driven and unbiased technology and engineering recruitment, as well as staffing and interim. We look forward to receiving your application with CV or LinkedIn profile, and without a cover letter, in our simple application form. Please note that we cannot accept applications via email, but you are always welcome to email the recruiter with questions. After submitting your application, we will anonymize your personal information and ask you to complete a couple of recruitment tests before we make an initial assessment. Of course, you will receive more information about each step when the time comes, and as soon as you submit your application, you can follow it in real-time via our website. Please note that we conduct ongoing selection, and the position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. Warm welcome!