Atria Denmark seeks a quality coordinator

Do you have control of product safety, declaration and labeling?

The Danish food producer Atria Danmark, which is behind the well-known deli brands '3-stjernet' and 'Aalbæk Specialiteter', is seeking a colleague for the quality department.

We are seeking a quality coordinator who reports to the Head of Quality and Food Safety and is responsible for product labeling, preparation of data sheets, as well as development and maintenance of the HACCP system.

The workplace is in Horsens, where Atria Danmark has two factories.

Proud butcher traditions and high professional expertise

What started in 1950 as a salami factory selling from the butcher master’s own van is today a recognized deli producer – and part of an international group with a wide range and exports to countries around the world. Atria Plc employs around 4,400 people in total, all bound together by a passion for good food.

In Atria Denmark there are about 150 dedicated employees, and the culture is characterized by openness, mutual respect and a strong willingness to collaborate across functions. The combination of that and proud butcher traditions, high professional expertise and many years of experience has resulted in Atria Denmark's products being a staple part of Danes' eating habits.

Work tasks

As a quality coordinator you shall, in collaboration with the rest of the quality department and the company’s other employees, participate in the development of ATRIA’s quality management and HACCP system with focus on hygiene, cleaning, HACCP etc., and ensure that the system complies with DS/EN ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, the customers, the authorities, and own set requirements.

• You shall be the quality department's representative and actively participate in Atria Denmark's forum for processing and preparation of new products, and as a result have responsibility for labeling/branding of products and preparation of data sheets and specifications for customers, as well as maintaining the quality master data in the ERP system.
• Actively participate in the establishment, implementation and maintenance of the company's HACCP system. Responsible for managing the work with ongoing maintenance, improvement and implementation of HACCP systems, including risk assessment for all production units in close collaboration with Head of Quality and Food Safety.
• Maintenance of master data on raw materials and intermediates.
• Continuously stay updated with regulatory requirements in the labeling area and other food law.

You should also actively participate in the quality department's other tasks, including responding to customer inquiries, corrective actions in connection with complaints and internal deviations, participating in internal audits and certificate handling when dispatching orders to third countries.

Person profile

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position as a quality employee in the food industry
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000/FSSC and HACCP)
• Educated as, for example, food technologist, process technologist or similar
• Education/experience as an internal auditor
• Well-spoken and can speak and write Danish and English
• Power user of various Microsoft programs and experienced user of ERP systems and the Office suite

You have a broad understanding of all processes in the company, from purchasing/receiving orders through product development to the production and dispatch of finished products, and you are good at understanding food legislation regarding authorization of food companies.

As a person you are autonomous and responsible and work systematically and analytically. You are persistent and able to demand standards from collaborators and colleagues, as well as good at acquiring new knowledge and not afraid to take on new tasks. You are a team player, flexible and service-minded, and possess the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the entire organization.

The company offers

• You will become part of an international company – with the resources of a large group and the camaraderie of a small company
• Opportunities for personal development
• Salary in line with your qualifications and experience
• Pension scheme

Further information/inquiries

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Aksel Uglvig Jensen, Skelmose, at tel. 4084 0133. CV or LinkedIn profile can be sent to Aksel Uglvig Jensen via [email protected]

Inquiries will be processed on an ongoing basis.

Start date: as soon as possible.

About the company

Atria Danmark is among Denmark's largest producers of deli meats and handles production, marketing and sales to the grocery trade, foodservice and export markets.

Read more about the company on their website .