Plant Quality Assistant

Location: Vergiate

Benefits

An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide
Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad
Meal vouchers (€8 for each day spent in the office)
Health insurance coverage as per national labor contract
Free company parking
Company laptop

The role
You will support the Quality Manager in coordinating, managing, and continuously improving all quality control and quality assurance activities at the Vergiate production site. The role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations, while fostering a culture of quality across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities

Monitor business processes to ensure compliance with procedures and quality protocols
Collaborate in the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation and data sheets
Analyze customer quality data and satisfaction indicators
Evaluate and qualify external suppliers against quality requirements
Support reporting on Quality Management System performance and KPIs
Deliver quality-related training to site personnel
Comply with HSE regulations, environmental requirements, and energy policies
Ensure correct waste segregation and disposal
Report hazardous situations, near misses, and audit-related HSE non-conformities
Provide the HSE office with safety data sheets and updates for chemicals used

Requirements

Education:

Degree in food science and technology.
Professional

Skills:

Knowledge of food technology, in particular BRC, IFS or similar quality standards; knowledge of current food industry legislation; ability to use the main analysis tools in the food analysis laboratory; knowledge of production processes in an industrial context; knowledge of the main HSE rules.

Experience:

2+ years of experience in the role within food manufacturing sector.
Language

Skills:

Proficient English & Italian is mandatory.
Computer

Skills:

MS Office.
Behavioral Requirements:
Excellent analytical skills; preparation for the autonomous management and organization of work; good communication and relationship skills; analytical and time optimization capabilities; ability to work in a dynamic context.

Details

Location:

Vergiate (VA).

Working hours:

Full time, 40h/week, from Monday to Friday.

Contract:

CCNL Alimentare Industria.

Working / Environmental Conditions
The IRCA Group Code of Ethics outlines our policy on human and labour rights. Six sites in Italy have achieved ISO 45001 certification for health and safety. Globally, 20 IRCA Group plants have undertaken a SEDEX self-assessment (low-risk), and all IRCA Sweet sites have undergone SMETA four-pillar audits, covering labour, health & safety, environmental assessment and business ethics. In Vietnam, our plant is SA8000-certified.

Currently, 10 sites have ISO 14001 which covers environmental management.
We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging.

Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.
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