Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and local grocery stores without spoilage. Our customers include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, relying on our expertise and commitment to safety.QESH Specialist - Algeciras
As the responsible coordinator, your main task is to ensure the site complies with all standards and policies, including legislation and customer requirements, concerning food quality and safety. You must maintain a constant state of readiness for audits. Additionally, you will manage the company's Quality Management System, including HACCP, and provide technical support to other departments through education, guidance, and problem-solving. Fostering a positive food safety culture and acting as the primary technical contact for clients, suppliers, and third-party relationships, including certifications, are key responsibilities. You will also lead internal and external food safety audits.You will contribute to improving EHS-related processes and oversee environmental, health, and safety issues at the site to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.Main Responsibilities:
Implement quality systems to meet legal, customer, and certification requirements.Form and oversee the HACCP team, ensuring proper review procedures and document control.Ensure compliance with certifications and quality audits, and implement quality improvements.Develop partnerships with customers and staff to reduce quality complaints, investigate thoroughly, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in QESH systems and site performance.Maintain all external accreditations, certifications, permits, and licenses.Coordinate quality and safety activities across departments and with external prevention services.Represent the site with local QESH authorities.Monitor and contribute to the site’s annual EHS budget.Train staff in relevant quality and safety topics.Collect and analyze complaint data and laboratory results.Validate quality results, analyze trends, and manage customer responses.Prepare reports to ensure HACCP compliance.Supervise pest control and micro-trend reports.Review customer quality specifications and conduct internal audits and safety inspections.Manage quality traceability and documentation.Lead incident investigations on-site.Essential Skills:
Degree in Food Sciences or equivalent, with experience in high-turnover food or FMCG environments.Experience in safety and quality roles with technical expertise.Native Spanish speaker with basic English proficiency.Experience as a food safety certification auditor.Strong presentation, relationship-building, leadership, and decision-making skills.Ability to work independently and motivate teams.Interdepartmental reporting to site general managers.CVs should be submitted in English;
Spanish CVs are acceptable if English is unavailable. Proficient English is essential for this role.Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, age, or other characteristics.
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