Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

Barilla is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for its Volos mill to ensure product quality and compliance with standards. Reporting to the Mill Manager, the role focuses on executing analysis and control plans, managing non‑compliances, and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Sample, analyze and evaluate raw materials (MMPP) to meet master plan criteria and manage supplier non‑compliances.
• Support QC with specific instrument‑based analyses and guarantee Barilla standards through organoleptical, physical, humidity, and water activity tests.
• Monitor company KPIs, identify improvement areas, and ensure compliance with central quality standards.
• Prepare documentation for certifications (FFSC22000, IFS) and annual reviews of procedures and registers.
• Implement quality procedures on the production line, engage operators, and conduct audits in CCP and PRPO verification.
• Manage laboratory orders and complaints, and ensure instrument accuracy through calibration.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Chemistry, Food Technology, Engineering or Food Science & Technology.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in quality assurance or food safety.
• Fluent in English; Italian is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical abilities, and a result‑oriented, self‑motivated attitude.

Required skills

• Sampling and analytical techniques for food products.
• Instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Organoleptical, physical, humidity, and water activity analysis.