FMCG Quality Assurance Lead – Audits & Improvement

Sharp and Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Coordinator for its Sydney site. You will help maintain and improve site quality systems while supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory and internal standards.

You will work with production and quality teams, assist audits, manage non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement through data review and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, food safety and quality systems.
• Experience supporting customer, regulatory or certification audits.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to support operational teams and build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the site's Quality Management System and food safety programs.
• Assist with internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP and certification requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide day-to-day quality support across manufacturing operations.
• Support Quality Controllers with technical guidance and issue resolution.
• Review quality documentation, specifications and records.
• Assist with customer complaints, trend analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with production and cross-functional stakeholders to improve quality outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen quality systems and operational performance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

HACCP

GMP

Audits

Stakeholder Engagement

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Sharp and Carter is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Coordinator for its Sydney site. You will help maintain and improve site quality systems while supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory and internal standards.

You will work with production and quality teams, assist audits, manage non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement through data review and cross-functional collaboration.