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.