Quality Assurance Specialist

Company Description

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.

In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 10 000 people in 78 subsidiaries based in 50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 2 billion euros.

Job Description

1. Quality Assurance & Control

• Conduct internal audits for QMS, FSMS, GMP, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor product and raw material compliance against specifications (COA creation, RM/PM approvals, product release).
• Manage nonconformities and deviations: document, investigate root causes, and drive resolution.
• Coordinate the blockage/de-blockage of non-conforming products and raw materials.

2. Food Safety & Hygiene

• Oversee and verify implementation of QMS, hygiene and food safety protocols (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC).
• Follow up on pest control, sanitation practices, and departmental hygiene compliance.
• Participate in trial implementations and validations of new products or processes from a QA perspective.

3. Inspections, Audits & Documentation

• Conduct onsite inspections in all production and storage areas, promote departmental compliance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date QA documentation (NCRs, complaints, traceability logs, audit records, etc.).
• Support the preparation and execution of internal/ external audits.

4. Continuous Improvement & Risk Mitigation

• Investigate customer complaints, product deviations, and quality failures using root cause analysis tools.
• Participate in risk assessments, process studies, and suggest process improvements.
• Support implementation of new QA protocols, materials, and procedures.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, supply chain, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve quality and compliance issues.
• Provide QA-related feedback through reports, emails, and staff training sessions.
• Participate in customer satisfaction surveys and implement follow-up quality improvements.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or other scientific disciplines.

Experience:

from 1-3 years of experience in QA/QC in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is preferred.

Familiarity with ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, and relevant regulatory frameworks is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must, with knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities. Basic programming (e.g., Python, SQL) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• High attention to detail and strong sense of accountability
• Ability to work cross-functionally and under pressure

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Internal Auditor (ISO 9001/22000)
• Food Safety or HACCP certification

Key Attributes

• Adaptable to evolving business and regulatory needs
• Passionate about compliance, food safety, and continuous improvement
• Proactive in identifying gaps and proposing effective solutions

Additional Information

Purpose of the Role:

To ensure strict adherence to quality, food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards, preventing the introduction or release of non-conforming products or materials. The QA Specialist plays a critical role in audits, process validation, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting To:

Quality Assurance Manager

job Location:

Nubaria City, Al Behairah