Food Engineer (M/F) - Alcobaça

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Job Summary: A food company in Alcobaça is seeking a Food Engineer with a hybrid profile covering Quality and Production, focused on ensuring standards and managing processes. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a solid and growing corporate group 2. Role with a high degree of responsibility and impact 3. Opportunity for professional development and internal advancement **A food-sector company specializing in the production of frozen desserts, located in Alcobaça, seeks to strengthen its team by hiring a Food Engineer with a hybrid profile in Quality and Production.** **We are looking for a professional with practical industrial experience, capable of ensuring compliance with quality standards while actively contributing to the management and improvement of production processes.** **Main Responsibilities** * Monitor and control quality across production lines; * Actively participate in daily production management, ensuring efficiency and adherence to plans; * Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements for the food sector; * Implement, maintain, and monitor the HACCP system; * Guarantee compliance with food quality and safety standards (e.g., BRC, IFS); * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production processes; * Support the management of non-conformities, corrective actions, and preventive actions; * Support the management of food product labeling; * Promote good hygiene, food safety, and quality practices among teams; * Collaborate with different departments to foster a positive, results-oriented work environment**.** **Required Profile** * Higher education degree in Food Engineering, Food Quality, or a related field; * Minimum 2–3 years of experience in similar roles within an industrial environment (preferably in the food sector); * Solid knowledge of food legislation and food safety management systems; * In-depth knowledge of HACCP and standards such as BRC and/or IFS; * Experience or interest in production (planning, line supervision, efficiency); * Knowledge of food labeling regulations; * Proficiency in computer applications; * Dynamic, proactive profile with strong sense of responsibility; * Organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and teamwork capability; * Strong communication and interaction skills with operational teams. **We Offer** * Integration into a solid and growing corporate group; * A role with high responsibility and significant impact on operations; * Opportunities for professional development and internal advancement; * Remuneration commensurate with experience and demonstrated competencies. Work location: On-site