Company Description

GRUMA is a global food company based in Mexico and a leader in the production of corn flour and tortillas worldwide. The company also produces flatbreads such as wraps, naan, pita bread, chapatti, pizza base, as well as other foods including rice, snacks, pasta, seasonings, and palm hearts. With operations in America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, GRUMA has 102 plants and more than 19,000 employees. The company is socially responsible, supporting community development and implementing environmentally friendly processes.

What You Will Get from Working with Us:

• A dynamic and multicultural work environment that fosters collaboration across countries and teams.
• A valuable opportunity to kick-start your career in Quality Assurance within the food industry.
• Hands-on experience with international standards and audit processes, supporting real-world applications of regulatory knowledge.
• Exposure to cross-functional projects and collaboration with various departments across EMEA.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution at a regional level.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional for a temporary position as QA Coordinator EMEA. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing the regional Food Safety and Quality System. You will ensure alignment with corporate, legal, and third-party standards, manage co-packers and multi-country suppliers, handle the EMEA complaints system, and support KPI reporting and QA programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor compliance of the Internal Quality System with regulatory standards and third-party schemes (e.g., BRC, IFS, AIB, HACCP, HALAL, GMP, GOST-R).
• Manage the EMEA-level complaint system: follow up on site responses, analyze trends, and prepare regular reports.
• Support proper labeling compliance across sites; review and approve co-packers’ specifications, and identify potential labeling errors.
• Evaluate and approve suppliers and co-packers affecting multiple countries, including performing audits and reviewing specifications.
• Assist sites with audit findings (3rd party, regulatory, and corporate), support risk assessments, and ensure updates of the EMEA Food Safety System in line with legislation and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (e.g., Veterinary, Chemistry, Biology, or similar).
• Master’s degree in Food Safety, Quality Systems, or related field is highly valued.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to work across multiple teams and countries.