Kinrise is a growing Australian food manufacturing company with some of Australia’s most loved and innovative brands. Kinrise can be described as a ‘start up with scale,’ who is striving to become a $1billion business in the next decade. We have a diverse portfolio of products, brands and categories and manufacturing plants in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. We’re ambitious, we think differently about food and are united by shared leadership, and a shared view of the future. Our business is built on the foundation of 5 core values:
We have 6 manufacturing facilities with test kitchens and brilliant food makers across Australia and are headquartered in South Yarra, Victoria. To succeed in this role, you will display our growth competencies, you thrive on being empowered, having the freedom to act, and holding yourself accountable to deliver to ambitious standards. You seek something outside the box and want to be a part of something unique and growing.
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance Manager to lead our site’s quality and food safety agenda. This is a critical role, ensuring our site maintains the highest standards of compliance, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
Reporting into the General Manager - Biscuits, you’ll drive quality and food safety culture across the site, lead HACCP and certification programs, and partner closely with operations, R&D;, and suppliers to embed excellence in every step of our production process.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and embed a strong quality and food safety culture across the site.
- Drive improvement in GMP, hygiene, HACCP, allergen management, pest control, foreign object control, and product quality.
- Maintain and improve site certifications, audits, and customer compliance.
- Lead root cause analysis for product quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Partner with R&D; to ensure new products meet operational and food safety requirements.
- Coach, develop, and inspire a high-performing Quality team.
- Actively contribute to site leadership discussions, integrating quality into wider business decisions.
What We’re Looking For
- Expertise in HACCP, GMP, food safety standards, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid results orientation with attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.
Why Join Kinrise?
- Be part of an Australian-owned business with iconic, much-loved food brands.
- Work in a cooperative and values-driven environment.
- Opportunity to shape and elevate site quality and food safety standards.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about quality and food safety, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us deliver safe, high-quality products that Australians love.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing, Product Management, and Quality Assurance
Industries: Wholesale Food and Beverage and Food and Beverage Retail
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📌 Quality Assurance Manager
🏢 Kinrise
📍 Melbourne