About Us
Fantastic opportunity to work for an iconic Australian brand - Jalna where we like to keep things pure and simple, like the way we make our yoghurt. We've been making the purest yoghurt in the traditional pot set way for more than 60 years and passionately believe the less processed our food is, the better it tastes and the better it is for you. Simple.
We have recently joined the Lactalis Group, the world's #1 largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.
At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.
Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference
We are currently seeking suitably experienced applicants for the role of Quality Manager to provide leadership and management of the site's Quality processes and systems.
About the Role
Due to internal succession, we have an exciting opportunity for a new Quality Manager. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for planning and directing the daily management and coordination of the site's Quality Assurance function, ensuring the site achieves the highest possible product quality, and food safety standards to comply with all external / customer certification standards and applicable legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Proactively assess, determine, negotiate and agree on in-house quality procedures, standards and specifications based on all legislative, BRC, SQF/FSSC22000, GMP, HACCP and customer requirements
* Regularly review the company's Food Safety Programs to ensure accurate reflection of legislative and customer requirements
* Implementation of Lactalis Group methodologies, to ensure consistency of the quality procedures and policies considering the recent acquisition
* Collaborate with the Production Team to define, implement and embed QA procedures, standards and systems
* Specify raw material quality requirements for suppliers
* Actively oversee the company's Food Safety and GMP audit program, ensuring resourcing is directed towards audit and remediation activity to facilitate full compliance and customer standards
* Ensure that the Jalna business complies with QA policies, procedures and standards at all times
* Proactively manage all third-party audits to ensure that appropriate remediation activity is specified for each non-conformance identified and that all agreed remediation deadlines are achieved
* Manage the testing schedule for products, equipment and utilities and promptly investigate and action out of specification results
* Proactively manage, and support the training and development of QC, QA and Hygiene teams
* Prepare detailed reports for management and customers that detail QA audit activity, results and remediation's, areas of particular QA attention, key projects etc. (as applicable)
* Accurately maintain the QA database and filing systems
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all non-conformances and remediation
About You
* Demonstrate strong working knowledge of management systems and compliance obligations, preferably in a food production environment
* Analytical, problem solving and technical skills to support the development and implementation of Quality policies, processes and programs
* Strong interpersonal skills to support and build relationships with key stakeholders
* Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast paced environment
* At least 5 years' experience in Quality Management within dairy is highly regarded;
* A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Quality Management or related fields is preferred
* SAP experience in managing quality data is highly regarded.
If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application by selecting Apply and following the prompts.