Quality Assistant
Irca GroupAntwerp, Belgium
Posted January 16, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.
Job Description
We are looking for a quality-driven and proactive Quality Specialist to join our Quality team in the Kessel site. In this role, the ideal candidate will play a key part in promoting a strong quality culture and ensuring that all the standards and certifications are consistently met across the organization.
Requirements
- Background: Bachelorâs degree in a food-related field or equivalent through experience and demonstrated analytical ability
- Experience: Several years of relevant experience within a quality department, ideally in the food industry
- Professional Skills: Knowledge of quality and food safety systems (BRC, RA/UTZ, Kosher, Halal, RSPO), process control, labeling standards, and risks associated with food raw materials
- IT Skills: Proficient with MS Office and familiar with ERP systems such as SAP
- Language Skills: Fluent in English; used regularly for communication with customers and suppliers
- Soft Skills: Analytical, structured, and problem-solving mindset; hands-on, stress-resistant, communicative, creative, and results-oriented. Enjoys working in a production environment and has a strong affinity for chocolate
Benefits
- An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide
- Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad