QA Leader - On-the-Floor Meat Manufacturing

Fuse Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Fuse Recruitment seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for a Western Sydney meat processing facility. You will lead the QA function across multiple lines and shifts, driving food safety, quality systems and customer audits.

You will coach a team, embed HACCP compliance, and partner with Operations to deliver continuous improvement and audit readiness in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will manage BRC and SQF audits, coordinate major retailer audits (ALDI, Woolworths, Coles) and maintain the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Proven experience as QA Manager or senior quality leadership.
• Strong background in food manufacturing/FMCG with meat processing exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop QA and QC professionals across shifts.
• Build a culture of food safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure HACCP, FSANZ and certification requirements are met.
• Lead BRC and SQF audits and remain audit-ready.
• Manage major customer audits (ALDI, Woolworths, Coles).
• Oversee QA verification, validation, testing, traceability and documentation.
• Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement CAPA.
• Monitor quality KPIs, customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Safety, Warehouse and Procurement.

Skills

QA Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Continuous Improvement

On-floor Leadership

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science or related

Job description

Fuse Recruitment seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for a Western Sydney meat processing facility. You will lead the QA function across multiple lines and shifts, driving food safety, quality systems and customer audits.

You will coach a team, embed HACCP compliance, and partner with Operations to deliver continuous improvement and audit readiness in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will manage BRC and SQF audits, coordinate major retailer audits (ALDI, Woolworths, Coles) and maintain the