We are currently seeking a high-performing Quality Assurance Manager to take on a pivotal leadership role in our food manufacturing business.
This is a full-time, on-site position that requires someone with strong leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
About the Role
The successful candidate will lead the QA function across the site, managing systems, supporting compliance, and working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive best practice and continuous improvement.
* Lead, coach, and develop the QA team to ensure clear structure, ongoing training, and succession planning.
* Maintain and own the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with internal standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
* Manage site readiness for third-party audits and certification processes and coordinate internal audit schedules.
* Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the business, engaging all teams and holding them accountable.
* Investigate and respond to food safety and quality issues, implementing meaningful improvements through root cause analysis.
* Build and manage key relationships with customers, auditors, regulators, and suppliers.
* Oversee site hygiene programs, supplier performance reviews, and product testing requirements to support compliance and product integrity.
About You:
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in a food manufacturing quality or compliance leadership role.
* A strong understanding of HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, and GFSI frameworks (e.g., BRC, SQF).
* Experience managing internal and external audits, as well as retail customer standards.
* A confident communicator with strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach.
* Comfortable working cross-functionally to solve problems and drive improvement.
* Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
This opportunity offers a chance to take the lead in a values-driven organization committed to quality and growth.