Dairy Site Quality & Food Safety Lead

Osborne and Richardson; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Dairy Australia is seeking a Site Quality Assurance Manager to own the Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory systems for the Greenacre site. You will report to the GM – Quality and lead the QA/QC team to uphold audit readiness and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

You will manage HACCP programs, regulator interactions and export compliance while embedding a strong food safety culture throughout the site.

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Food Science or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' QAM experience within food manufacturing.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, quality systems, GMP and documentation/record-keeping.
• Working knowledge of WHS policies and procedures.
• Strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to lead and build trust across a large team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site's Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory systems, including HACCP prerequisite programs
• Monitor CCPs and QCPs, conduct GMP walks, and manage record-keeping, retention samples and calibration
• Lead complaint, incident and non-conformance investigations, and own the NCR & audit CAPA program with timely reporting to customers and regulators
• Represent the site in GFSI, customer and regulatory audits
• Mentor, direct, train and manage the performance of the QA/QC team, including recruitment
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual Quality Management Review reporting
• Ensure all export orders are compliant, and support the GM – Quality with QMS and regulatory affairs

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory knowledge

GMP documentation

Team leadership

Audit coordination

Education

Diploma or degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Real Dairy Australia is seeking a Site Quality Assurance Manager to own the Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory systems for the Greenacre site. You will report to the GM – Quality and lead the QA/QC team to uphold audit readiness and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

You will manage HACCP programs, regulator interactions and export compliance while embedding a strong food safety culture throughout the site.