QA Lead – Export Beef (Hands-On Manager)

EC Throsby; Whittingham; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EC Throsby in Whittingham, NSW, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead site QA and compliance activities in a hands-on production environment. You will collaborate with Production, QA, and regulatory bodies to ensure audit readiness and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong QA experience in food manufacturing or export processing, audit proficiency, and a practical, solutions-focused mindset with leadership capability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA or compliance role within food manufacturing, meat processing or export processing.
• Experience with internal, external and/or regulatory audits.
• Experience managing investigations, corrective actions and non-conformances.
• Strong understanding of food safety systems, including HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve QA processes and Approved Arrangements on site.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive effective corrective actions.
• Support regulatory interactions and traceability activities.
• Lead QA team training and coaching for operational staff.

Skills

QA leadership

Audits

HACCP

Food safety

Corrective actions

Traceability

Regulatory liaison

Root cause analysis

Communication

Time management

Mentoring

Education

Food Science degree

Food Technology degree

Quality Management cert

Job description

EC Throsby in Whittingham, NSW, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead site QA and compliance activities in a hands-on production environment. You will collaborate with Production, QA, and regulatory bodies to ensure audit readiness and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong QA experience in food manufacturing or export processing, audit proficiency, and a practical, solutions-focused mindset with leadership capability.