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Job Title: Quality Control Assistant (m/f/d)

Location: Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany

Workplace Type: Onsite

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we helpcustomers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Job Purpose and Overview

As part of our quality management team, you ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards. You work closely with various internal departments as well as external laboratories and suppliers and play a key role in ensuring product safety and quality.

In this role, you are responsible for the quality of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products – using chemical-physical, sensory, and microbiological analyses in an operational production environment.

What will you do as a Quality Control Assistant at Dawn Foods?

Conduct and monitor quality analyses according to specifications and inspection plans
Evaluate and release analysis results and initiate and follow up on corrective actions
Maintain and update inspection and test plans in SAP
Document test results and participate in deviation, complaint, and improvement processes
Collaborate with internal departments such as Production, Supply Chain, R&D, and Purchasing
Coordinate with external laboratories and suppliers

What does it take to be a Quality Control Assistant at Dawn Foods?

You are a quality-conscious, analytical thinker who enjoys actively shaping product safety. You are motivated to take responsibility, work independently, and ensure high quality standards as part of a team.

Furthermore, you recognize yourself in the following profile:

Completed scientific university degree (e.g., Biology, Nutritional Sciences, Food Science) or food-related vocational training with at least three years of professional experience in quality control
Knowledge of quality management systems and recognized standards (IFS, BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001)
Familiarity with food law requirements, hygiene regulations (LMHV, Regulation (EC) 852/2004), and HACCP principles
Experience with chemical-physical, sensory, and basic microbiological testing methods
Proficient in MS Office and SAP, with good German and English language skills

Why should you apply?

At Dawn you’ll be part of an innovative company that recognizes and values your unique contributions and supports you in achieving your full potential. Our commitment to excellence extends to our employees, providing development opportunities to help you progress in your career.

Our package includes:

Competitive salary according to collective agreement, including Christmas pay, Holiday allowance , and company pension scheme
30 days of annual leave plus 1 day off to celebrate your birthday!
Discounted lunch options with our partners
Special employee offers from our partners (gym, bike leasing, mental health consulting)
Employee discount on Dawn products

You’ll also be able to enjoy such benefits as:

Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
Volunteering program; spend a day volunteering in your local community
Internal Recognition platform
Access to over 10,000 courses on the Linkedin Learning platform
Monthly wellness initiatives

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

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Dawn Foods Ltd.