QA Analyst

About the Role:

The Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring that all plant operations and manufactured products comply with Barry Callebaut Corporate Quality Standards, the FSSC 22000 standard, and customer-specific requirements. This is achieved through the identification, prevention, and resolution of quality deviations throughout the production process, while always maintaining a strong commitment to product safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Food Safety principles (HACCP, GMP, etc.).
• Understand Laboratory Safety principles (BPL´s, safety procedures, etc.).
• Demonstrate knowledge of Food Microbiology principles.
• Operate safely within the facility as outlined in Barry Callebaut’s Safety Policy.
• Maintain a strong commitment to providing safe products for human consumption.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Food Safety, Food Defense, Sanitation, and Regulatory Affairs policies required by corporate standards, FSSC 22000, customers, or authorities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with plant standards regarding cleanliness, order, process conditions, CCPs, records, formulations, safety conditions, GMPs, and GLPs.
• Identify and report quality incidents related to Raw Materials, Packaging, Storage, In-Process Products, Finished Products, and Shipping Conditions.
• Guarantee full implementation of the plant’s Prerequisite Program and HACCP system.
• Conduct audits on physical and chemical property measurements.
• Perform sensory evaluations of raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Conduct proficiency testing (client, corporate, or internal).
• Participate in plant audits (internal, external, and customer) and ensure follow-up on quality-related corrective actions.
• Monitor application of NOM-251-SSA1-2009 related to pests, storage, utensils, etc.

About You:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production or quality areas.
• Knowledge of food processing unit operations and sanitary plant design.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality, process engineering, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in quality and statistical tools for problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret physicochemical and microbiological parameters in lab operations.
• Familiarity with Quality Systems and Food Safety programs (HACCP).
• Experience participating in audits.
• Strong leadership, proactive mindset, and teamwork skills.
• Conversational English.

What You Can Expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance.
• An inclusive culture where diversity is embraced — we call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions from the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum.
• Career development and internal growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to be part of our global initiative Forever Chocolate, focused on sustainable cocoa farming, zero child labor, climate action, and 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.