Quality Advisor

Description

Position Summary: Quality Advisor to monitor and verify compliance with quality and safety standards, applicable regulations, and operational procedures. Key Responsibilities: 1. Verify compliance with the Food Quality and Safety Management System. 2. Support the implementation and maintenance of food quality procedures. 3. Train staff on quality and safety standards. Aramark Chile, a major U.S.-based multinational company specializing in food and services, operating in 19 countries and employing over 25\.000 people across Chile, is seeking a Quality Advisor for an important client located in Punta Arenas. The purpose of this position is to advise, monitor, and verify compliance with quality and safety standards, applicable regulations, and operational procedures, contributing to continuous process improvement and fulfillment of commitments established with the client. **Main Functions and Responsibilities:** * Verify compliance with the Food Quality and Safety Management System, ensuring correct application of defined procedures, regulations, and standards. * Support the implementation, updating, and maintenance of procedures and instructions related to food quality and safety. * Monitor performance indicators (KPIs) associated with quality management, generating follow-up reports and summaries. * Stay updated on applicable legal, regulatory, and technical requirements governing operations. * Conduct inspections, internal audits, and on-site evaluations to verify compliance with quality and safety requirements. * Identify deviations, non-conformities, and opportunities for improvement, proposing corrective and preventive actions. * Participate in incident investigations, complaints, and deviations, supporting root cause analysis and follow-up of action plans. * Provide technical advisory support to operations on matters relating to quality, safety, and good manufacturing practices. * Train staff on procedures and quality and safety standards, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. * Support the implementation of programs, initiatives, and projects aimed at strengthening quality management. * Collaborate with various operational departments to ensure proper application of corporate standards and client requirements. * Verify compliance with quality, safety, food safety, and environmental standards. * Identify operational risks related to quality and food safety and support implementation of preventive controls. **Requirements:** * Professional degree in Food Engineering, Nutrition, or a related field. * Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in roles related to quality, food safety, or management systems. * Knowledge of management systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Integrated Management Systems, and HACCP. * Experience implementing, maintaining, or monitoring HACCP systems in food manufacturing plants and/or institutional food service operations. * Availability to respond to emergencies during weekends, if required.