Quality Specialist

Are you passionate about product quality, safety and making a difference?

Do you want to work in an environment where your skills ensure that our customers receive the best in class products?

Do you thrive in a role where your expertise directly contributes to customer trust and operational excellence?

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Quality Specialist to join C&D Foods' dedicated team in Esbjerg, Denmark.

If you are ready to play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing a robust food safety management system and driving a strong quality culture, we would like to hear from you.

about the job

As the Quality Specialist at C&D Foods, you will report directly to the Site Quality Manager and share responsibility for the entire site's Food Safety & Quality program. This role is pivotal in ensuring that their operations meet the complex requirements of various retailer COPs, BRC, IFS, and their internal group benchmarking standards, making them "audit ready every day" from both a factory and documentation perspective. You will be instrumental in compiling reports and fostering a strong food safety culture throughout the business. Given the high frequency of audits due to their diverse customer base, your expertise in compliance will be vital. Over time, this role offers the opportunity to step in for the Quality Manager during her absence, broadening your impact and development.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Conduct inspections, testing, and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards (GMP, HACCP, and other food safety regulations).
• Maintaining and strengthening the food safety management system, including reviewing customer COPs and conducting gap analyses.
• Managing the document control process for the food safety management system.
• Leading and participating in customer audits and factory visits, ensuring all non-conformances are robustly closed within agreed timelines.
• Acting as member of Internal Audit, Traceability and HACCP teams.
• Knowing and understanding raw material supplier approval processes, CCPs on site, and ensuring operator training and SOP updates.
• Collaborating closely with all department managers, supervisors, and operators across the business, as well as external auditors and customers.
• Evaluating weekly site quality KPI´s and driving quality improvement projects.
• Supporting the Isolated / Held Stock investigations and Corrective actions when required.

The position is a full-time role based at C&D Foods in Esbjerg, Denmark.

about you

As a person you are self-motivated, proactive with a strong initiative and excellent attention to details, and you have strong problem-solving skills. Your background demonstrates a clear ability to record, interpret, and analyze key process data, and you possess a high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office proficiency. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, and possess excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. A passion for maintaining high-quality standards in food production is essential.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree or diploma in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a dedicated Quality role within manufacturing, food processing, or the pharmaceutical industry
• A strong background in Food Safety, risk assessments, and Quality Management Systems and process control in a BRC/IFS environment and experience with retailer's COP (Code of Practice)
• Experience in the development and management of food safety management systems in a regulated environment, including process management principles, document control, internal audit, and continual improvement
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• The ability to strengthen cooperation within teams and motivate team members
• Strong English skills in writing, speaking, and reading

apply now

If you are ready to launch your career into Quality Management in the Pet Food manufacturing business and contribute to a forward-thinking company, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position via this page.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, so don't wait to apply.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Senior Consultant Ove Eichler at or All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

about c&d foods

C&D Foods, part of ABP Food Group, is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of pet food, specializing in high-quality, value-driven cat and dog food. Over the past 60 years, they have grown to become a leader in the private label market. C&D Foods operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in 8 locations across Europe (Ireland, UK, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Austria), employing 3,500 people who drive excellence and innovation in pet food. They strive to be the number one pet food company to work with, emphasizing care and attention to detail in every aspect of their business, and working in partnership with customers, their supply chain, and their people. The company is experiencing strong growth and is focused on improving systems, optimizing, and streamlining to prepare for the future. Many employees have been part of the C&D team for decades, valuing the company's openness, robust communication, and empowering career development strategies. They prioritize a safe workplace and the health and well-being of their team, fostering a strong sense of unity and pride in their work.

about randstad

Randstad is the world's largest HR provider and 'partner for talent'. We provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, and help candidates remain relevant in a rapidly changing labor market. We believe in an inclusive labor market where everyone can be themselves and feel welcome.

Our market insight and extensive knowledge of the labor market help companies build a qualified, diverse, and flexible workforce, and we support people and businesses in reaching their full potential. That's what we are here for, and that's what motivates us every day.

Randstad DK is part of the international Randstad Group. We connect over 600,000 people with work every day worldwide and are leaders in recruitment, career counseling, and flexible staffing. In Denmark we have offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, and Kolding.