Quality and Food Safety Executive

DescriptionAbout the companyAt Tarwi, we are on a mission to provide simple, sustainable, and nutrient-rich foods that empower families to make healthier choices effortlessly.Our secret? Lupins, one of the best and most sustainable plant-based proteins on the planet 🌍Thanks to the power of lupins, we are able to improve your everyday foods, creating versatile high-quality products that deliver on taste, nutrition, and sustainability for the whole family.We have a range of 3 products: our Lummus (lupin-based hummus) range, our Snacking Lupins range, and our Daily Protein Blend range.About the roleWe are a fast-growing food start-up, and we’re looking for a Quality and Food Safety Executive to:Ensure that all company products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety, and legal compliance: from product development to production at partner factoriesGuarantee that all processes and industrial partners follow good manufacturing, hygiene, and traceability practicesKey Responsibilities🧪 Quality and Food Safety Management• Implement, maintain, and improve the Quality and Food Safety Management System (in line with HACCP, ISO 22000, or equivalent standards).• Develop and oversee HACCP plans, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).• Ensure compliance with national and European food legislation (labelling, allergens, additives, etc.).• Prepare and manage internal and external audits (clients, certification bodies, authorities).🏭 Production Control at Third-Party Factories• Evaluate, qualify, and audit suppliers and co-manufacturers (outsourced factories)• Ensure that manufacturers meet the brand’s defined technical specifications and quality requirements• Supervise first productions and approve pre-series samples• Monitor non-conformities, corrective action plans, and quality complaints🥣 New Product Development (NPD)• Support the NPD team in the industrial production of recipes developed internally• Validate quality and safety parameters during pilot tests and first productions• Review and approve labels and technical data sheets, ensuring legal compliance and accuracy of nutritional information📋 Documentation Management and Continuous Improvement• Create and update procedures, work instructions, and control records• Monitor quality indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous process improvement• Manage customer complaints, conducting root cause analyses and implementing preventive measures• Maintain and ensure full traceability of raw materials and finished products🎓 Training and Quality Culture• Train internal teams and partners on good hygiene and food safety practices• Promote a culture of quality and safety throughout the companyEligibility🇵🇹 Candidates must have pre-existing right-to-work in PortugalBenefits🌱 Be a part of the plant-based revolution and help build a brand that is driving significant impact across its value chain🚀 Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with room for career progression.🤜🏽 Full-time position💻 Flexible working🛒 Unlimited stock of Tarwi productsStart Date📆 As soon as possibleSounds Interesting?📝 Send us your CV 📨 cata@tarwi.coCheck us out!🌐 tarwi.co🤳 @tarwifoods