QA Lead – Fresh Produce Quality & Compliance

Fresh Produce Group; Shire Of Murray; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Produce Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to lead QA across its Fruitico packshed operations in Meelon, WA. The role focuses on developing and overseeing QA programs from field through to dispatch, ensuring compliance with customer, export and company specifications.

You will train QC staff, conduct inspections, and support audits. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in QA within horticulture or food production, with knowledge of HACCP, Freshcare and HARPS.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role including quality assurance in horticulture, packing or food production.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, Freshcare, HARPS and fresh produce export requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate multiple operational programs.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound knowledge of produce quality, grading and pest and disease identification.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement when making quality decisions.
• Clear communication with growers, operations teams and customers.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee quality inspections and sampling programs from field to dispatch.
• Inspect and grade produce for quality, size and defects.
• Ensure compliance with customer, export and company specifications.
• Oversee QC staff and train team members in quality standards.
• Maintain and review quality procedures, checklists and product specs.
• Support audits and investigations of non-conformances.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Fresh Produce Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to lead QA across its Fruitico packshed operations in Meelon, WA. The role focuses on developing and overseeing QA programs from field through to dispatch, ensuring compliance with customer, export and company specifications.

You will train QC staff, conduct inspections, and support audits. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in QA within horticulture or food production, with knowledge of HACCP, Freshcare and HARPS.