Quality Assurance Lead for Dairy Operations
We are seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance professional to join our team and lead quality assurance initiatives across our newly acquired dairy site. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our quality systems and product integrity.
About the Role
This role will be responsible for leading and managing the QA/QC team, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards, overseeing product testing, in-process checks, and finished goods release. You will also coordinate third-party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the QA/QC team
* Ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMP, FSANZ, DAFF, and export standards
* Oversee product testing, in-process checks, and finished goods release
* Coordinate and manage third-party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
* Lead root cause investigations and implement CAPA across all departments
* Maintain and improve quality documentation, traceability systems, and supplier approval programs
* Train and support production and operations teams in quality and food safety procedures
Required Skills & Experience
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of QA experience, preferably in dairy or hard cheese manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of Australian food safety legislation and export documentation
* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Familiarity with hard cheese processes, ripening environments, and dry salting techniques
* Exposure to automation and digital QA systems
What We Offer
This is a leadership role with opportunities to shape quality systems from the ground up. We offer competitive remuneration and future career growth in a collaborative and agile working environment.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the job platform or recruitment portal where this ad is posted.