Senior Freelance Food & Beverage Quality Consultant
Belgium | On-site / Hybrid6–12 Month Contract (Extension Possible)Freelance Engagement Only – No Permanent Option
We are partnering with leading food and beverage manufacturing organisations across Belgium seeking Senior Freelance Quality Consultants to support critical compliance, food safety, and operational excellence projects.
This opportunity is strictly for experienced freelance professionals who can operate autonomously in regulated production environments and deliver immediate impact.
The Role
You will support high-impact quality and food safety initiatives within HACCP- and FSSC/BRC/IFS-regulated manufacturing sites, acting as a senior quality representative across production and compliance functions.Scope may include:
Food Safety & ComplianceHACCP plan implementation and optimisationManaging non-conformities, deviations, and root cause investigationsLeading internal and external audit preparation (FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS)Ensuring compliance with Belgian and EU food safety regulationsDriving continuous improvement initiatives
Quality Assurance & Operations SupportQA oversight of production processesSOP review and optimisationCAPA and change control managementSupplier quality coordinationActing as quality lead for cross-functional teams
Profile RequiredSenior-level experience in Quality within the food and beverage manufacturing sectorStrong working knowledge of HACCP and recognised food safety standards (FSSC, BRC, IFS)Proven freelance/contracting experience (mandatory)Ability to integrate quickly and work independentlyFluent English (Dutch and/or French is a strong advantage)Active freelance status (self-employed or via consultancy structure)
What's Offered6–12 month freelance contracts with potential extensionCompetitive daily ratesExposure to complex, regulated production environmentsHigh-visibility projects within established food & beverage manufacturers
Important:This opportunity is exclusively for senior freelance professionals. Candidates without prior contracting experience will not be considered.If you are an experienced freelance Food & Beverage Quality professional available for assignments in Belgium, feel free to reach out directly with your CV and availability.
Due to high response volumes, we may not be able to reply to every application individually.