PERSOLKELLY have a great opportunity for a Quality Assurance Coordinator experienced in the Food Manufacturing industry. Reporting to the State Operations and National QA Managers, the QA Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day quality requirements of the production area and team, ensuring all procedures are followed and that products are made to the required standard. The ideal applicant will have experience in a similar role, and show evidence of implementing, managing, and maintaining Quality Systems and processes in alignment with organisational requirements.
**PERSOLKELLY have a great opportunity for a Quality Assurance Coordinator experienced in the Food Manufacturing industry.**
Reporting to the State Operations and National QA Managers, the QA Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day quality requirements of the production area and team, ensuring all procedures are followed and that products are made to the required standard.
The ideal applicant will have experience in a similar role, and show evidence of implementing, managing, and maintaining Quality Systems and processes in alignment with organisational requirements.
**This position offers**:
- Competitive remuneration
- Supportive and energetic team
- Positive and engaging employee experience
- Be part of a growing organization
- Ongoing Career Development
**Responsibilities include**:
- To ensure the Quality Assurance Systems are fully implemented on site
- To ensure that the business operates within applicable legislative requirements such as safety, quality, environment, security and insurance
- To lead, manage and develop the culture and employee resources of the site with respect to quality consistent with corporate policies, procedures and values including staff induction and ongoing training;
- To develop and administer the internal auditing program for food safety and quality
- To liaise with external auditors prior to, during and after any external audits.
- To ensure that agreed company policies and business processes are in place and adhered to including microbiological sampling and testing of ingredients, products and environments
- To develop and maintain key relationships with peers, sales functions, head office functions, suppliers and customers
- In conjunction with site management and national QA to review and update the Quality procedures and processes for the site
- In conjunction with site management and corporate to implement an effective HACCP plan for the site in line with corporate policies and procedures
**Qualifications and Experience**
Essential:
- Food Technology and or Science Qualification.
- Min 3 years' experience in Quality Assurance roles especially high care
- Sound knowledge of legislative requirements for safety, quality, environment, security and insurance.
- Sound knowledge of HACCP principles.
- Good understanding of legislative requirements for safety as per Work Cover requirements.
- Practical understanding of Human Resources Management processes and related basic legal requirements.
- An appreciation of consumer protection legal requirements especially as they relate to perishable food products and associated regulatory arrangements in the food industry
- Working knowledge of continuous improvement methods and processes
- Practical understanding of contemporary organisational behaviour and management of change principles
- Strong leadership skills with the capacity to positively influence people and to initiate and deliver change independently or through teamwork
If you are excited by the prospect of enjoying a highly rewarding and challenging role, please contact Kym on 0490 437 790 for a confidential chat.
Job Reference number: 210175368
QLD Licence
- LHL-02514-D2P2F
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