Our client is one of the top 10 global companies that manufactures an agricultural commodity that is transformational resulting in a diverse range of products including foods, beverages, industrial and energy-based products for local and overseas markets.
One of their more sizable manufacturing operations is a South Coast NSW-based site that continues to promote growth, development, and innovation allowing it to produce large volumes of high-quality products that are incredibly diverse and used across many industry sectors.
Research and development, innovation, and best practice have encouraged our clients to be the best in their field.
**THE ROLE**
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The position of Quality Manager reports to the Compliance Manager for Site Operations. Leading a small team, you will be 'hands-on', attending to the daily Quality Management of the food grade operations whilst maintaining up-to-date quality systems and identifying areas for improvement.
You will work interactively with Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics and Engineering Managers, and other staff daily across the site, building solid and amiable relationships, helping to improve the quality culture including:
- Reviewing quality management systems and identifying areas for improvement.
- Leading all external audits and certifications e.g., ISO 9001 QMS, SQF Food Safety Code, HACCP, GMP, Halal.
- Carrying out investigations and resolving customer complaints and non-conformances.
- Signing off on documentation and labelling for local clients and export products.
- Ensuring all products produced are to specification.
- Working closely with departmental managers to assist with any quality matters.
- Liaising with floor staff to improve GMP and SOPs.
- Managing the approved supplier program and product traceability.
- Educating and guiding staff on quality and food safety practices.
- Reporting QA results to the Site, Group and Senior Leadership team.
**This opportunity presents you with the following**:
- An attractive base salary + company incentives
- If moving location, a relocation assistance package
- Skills development in a growing and incredibly diverse business
- The necessary tools of the trade
- A wonderful community spirit and country town services
- An affordable cost of living
- An amazing opportunity for a lifestyle change, by the sea or in the countryside in a central South Coast NSW location
- Access to an environmentally sustainable manufacturing operation
**BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED are the following**:
- Extensive Quality Management experience from a medium to large dynamic, FMCG, pharmaceutical or similarly related production environment as well as having suitable educational qualifications.
- At least 5 years of Food Quality Management experience
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, ISO 9001 QMS, product safety programs such as SQF, HACCP, GMP and customer requirements.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
- Must be comfortable working independently with mínimal oversight.
- Must possess strong leadership, organisational, and planning skills.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
If you are suited to the above description and criteria, please submit your Cover Letter and Resume. Otherwise please feel free to call Joanne Norris on 0439 781 387 to explore further information.
Only applicants with full working rights in Australia need to apply. A National Police Background Check and Medical will be conducted as part of the final recruitment process.