About this role
SIRE Life Sciences Logo QA Validation Specialist, Beilen, Drenthe Location: Beilen, Drenthe | Sector: Food | Start Date: 11/3/2026 | Job ref: 59383 Company Our client is a global manufacturing organisation operating in a highly regulated environment. Quality, food safety, and continuous improvement are central to how the site works, with close collaboration between Quality Assurance, Production, Engineering, and R&D.
Job Description
The QA Validation Specialist (Food Manufacturing) will strengthen site quality and food safety by leading validation activities and developing the site's validation approach and documentation. The role acts as the main point of contact for validation topics and represents Quality Assurance in technical and packaging-related projects, ensuring processes and changes remain compliant and well controlled.
Responsibilities
- Set up, maintain, and continuously improve the site validation management system and related documentation
- Own and execute the Site Validation Master Plan and coordinate periodic reviews
- Represent Quality Assurance in validation trajectories, technical projects, and packaging projects
- Translate quality policies into practical site documentation and working standards
- Advise teams and stakeholders on quality, food safety, and quality management system requirements
- Support change management and CAPA follow-up, including verification of effectiveness
- Perform internal audits and support external audits (e.g., certification or customer audits)
- Deliver training and guidance on quality and food safety topics
- Act as a subject matter expert for assigned quality topics and stay up to date with relevant developments
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's level working and thinking capability (or equivalent experience)
- Several years of experience in food manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical environments
- Hands-on knowledge of validation practices and quality manage...