QA Manager

Design & Build Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Spearwood, Perth, seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will drive HACCP/GMP compliance, develop SOPs, supervise the QA team, and mentor colleagues while coordinating certifications and site audits.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Food Science or related field.
• 4+ years' experience in food industry quality systems with HACCP knowledge.
• Internal auditing experience and leadership skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and regulatory compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage site QA and food safety programs.
• Conduct audits, maintain certifications, and close non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and regulatory standards.
• Develop SOPs and oversee packaging and labelling compliance.
• Lead investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor and support QA team members.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

HACCP knowledge

Internal auditing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Food Science or related field

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager (Food)

Spearwood, Perth

Monday - Friday 38 hours

$120k - $130k + Super

Full time, Permanent

An opportunity is available for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality systems within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will drive compliance with regulatory and certification standards while fostering a strong quality culture across the site.

The Role:

• Manage site QA and food safety programs
• Conduct audits, maintain certifications, and close non-conformances
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and regulatory standards
• Develop SOPs and oversee packaging and labelling compliance
• Lead investigations and implement corrective actions
• Mentor and support QA team members

The Candidate:

• Qualification in Food Science or related field
• 4+ years' experience in food industry quality systemsStrong HACCP knowledge and internal auditing experience
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Background in meat or high-risk food production preferred

Great opportunity to join a growing business with a supportive team environment.