Quality Assurance Lead, Seafood Processing

KB Seafood Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KB Seafood Co is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA and Food Safety at our Coolaroo processing site. You will ensure products meet quality, safety and compliance standards and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, HACCP knowledge and experience with audits, CAPA and regulatory requirements, contributing to operational excellence and customer confidence.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Food Science or related discipline.
• Proven experience in QA or Food Safety leadership in food manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (e.g., HACCP, GFSI).
• HACCP Qualification and experience applying HACCP Principles.
• Experience managing audits and corrective action programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading a QA team.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA and Food Safety Management Systems at the site.
• Ensure compliance with Australian food safety legislation and standards.
• Develop and review quality policies, procedures, and programs.
• Manage audits and corrective action follow-up.
• Monitor quality and safety metrics and lead CAPA processes.
• Oversee traceability, mock recalls, and product recalls.
• Collaborate with other sites and stakeholders to maintain quality.
• Coach and develop the QA team for continuous improvement.
• Provide regular quality trend reports and recommendations.
• Support product development and labeling compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

HACCP

Regulatory Compliance

Auditing

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Microbiology

Tools

Audit Software

Job description

KB Seafood Co is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA and Food Safety at our Coolaroo processing site. You will ensure products meet quality, safety and compliance standards and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, HACCP knowledge and experience with audits, CAPA and regulatory requirements, contributing to operational excellence and customer confidence.