
Quality Assurance
- Melbourne, VIC
- $100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Auditing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems to ensure compliance with HACCP and SQF standards.
- Training and supporting the production team on QA/QC procedures to achieve maximum productivity.
- Taking a "hands-on" approach to quality control in bottling and packaging, assisting the production team as needed.
- Managing and maintaining the laboratory, including equipment schedules and calibrations.
- Reviewing and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), providing valuable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Conducting regular internal audits and managing quality-related projects from start to finish.
- Collaborating with various teams across the business, including Production, Sales, and Customer Service, to ensure quality objectives are met and any issues are promptly reported.
- A tertiary qualification or trade background in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a food and beverage manufacturing QA environment.
- Proven experience in successfully implementing and maintaining HACCP and SQF standards.
- A strong technical aptitude with an understanding of production and packaging equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a solution-focused mindset.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with diverse teams.
- A "right first time" orientation and a passion for driving continuous improvement.