Quality Assurance Manager

Ennio International; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Innovation culture

On-the-job training

Positive work environment

Job summary

Ennio International in Holden Hill seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA function and embed a proactive quality culture across the business. Reporting to the General Manager, you will coordinate quality systems and drive continuous improvement to meet the highest standards for our textile-related products.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating quality systems and audits.
• Strong knowledge of QA processes and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Quality Assurance systems and documentation.
• Lead internal/external audits (FSSC 22000/HACCP).
• Ensure regulatory compliance across USFDA/EU/FSANZ where applicable.
• Develop QA policies and work instructions for clarity and consistency.
• Oversee QA for incoming, in-process and finished goods inspection.

Skills

Safety leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Hands-on leadership

Industry knowledge

Customer focus

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Education

Science qualification

Quality Assurance qualification

Production Management qualification

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

QA systems familiarity

Job description

An exciting full time opportunity has become available for a Quality Assurance professional to lead the Quality function at our family run manufacturing business in Holden Hill.

Reporting to the General Manager, your responsibility will include leading the Quality function in coordinating all Quality Assurance activities along with embedding a proactive Quality focused culture within our team.

Who are we

Ennio International is a proud South Australian family owned company making textile products since the 1950’s. The family’s drive for world-class innovative product development and design has been sustained by strong customer partnerships.

As one of the first in the world to manufacture seamless netting, ennio International offers an extensive range of patented nettings and casings for the meat and poultry industries.

Our outstanding reputation and commitment to innovation provides the competitive edge on the global stage. This guarantees Ennio is a leading, quality assured, value added supplier, focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers.

What are we looking for

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our proactive teams. This hands on role is a key member of the leadership team assisting in achieving and exceeding company goals. Primarily the Quality Assurance Manager is accountable for coordinating work systems that ensures our products and services meet the highest possible quality standards and customer expectations.

You will bring to the team:

• Safety first leadership style
• Exceptional organizational, problem solving and communications skills
• Ability to foster a team environment
• Proactive hands on technical leader with a willingness to lead by example
• An inquisitive nature with an eagerness to learn our industry specifics
• Highly motivated and focused on providing the best customer experience to internal and external customers
• Be an inspiring member of the team
• Passionate results driven individual with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to competing timelines

Role Highlights

To achieve success as our Quality Assurance Manager, you will bring your existing acquired Quality Manager skills and experience to all our teams. You will work closely with all key stakeholders in ensuring the company’s quality assurance, management methods and systems meet current standards with the Quality Assurance Manager being accountable for taking a lead role in internal and external audits and driving continuous improvement throughout the organisation. across our sites.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to because we are team focused)

• Maintain & control of Quality Assurance systems (FSSC 22000/ HACCP) documentation and maintaining certification.
• Complete internal audits as per audit schedule and take a lead role in external audits.
• External and internal audit findings are to be documented, actioned and closed out within agreed timeframes.
• Make recommendations for improvements/changes to the Quality System and Management Systems (FSSC, HACCP) to the General Manager and update and implement authorised revisions (all documentation as required).
• Responsible for maintaining FSSC 22000 and HACCP certification
• HACCP Team and Food Safety Lead
• Development of Quality Assurance policies, procedures and work instructions that are clear, succinct and understood by team members
• Management of non-conforming products, pest control, traceability process, perishable stock, hygiene and sanitation
• Take a lead role in educating others in Quality processes, changes to regulations and certifications
• Regulatory documentation (USFDA/EU/FSANZ) is reviewed to ensure the Quality Assurance system is updated accurately
• Oversight and responsibility for quality control of incoming goods, in process goods and finished product inspection of goods to ensure customer specifications are adhered to.
• Make recommendations for Solutions and improvements, including but not limited to making any changes to processes, products or standards of QA where warranted and approved.
• Ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with appropriate quality and accreditation standards
• Display a high standard of customer service throughout the organisation
• Support our USA manufacturing operation with technical advice when required.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000
• Experience in textile manufacturing or a similar fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food production or similar production environment
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment
• Exposure to quality systems, HACCP or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and dedicated manufacturing CMS or CMMS.
• Tertiary qualification in Science, Quality Assurance or Production Management

The important part – What’s in it for you!

• Apart from working with a long established SA family owned company;
• Competitive salary package proportionate to experience
• Supportive Team environment with like minded professionals
• Innovation, being part of a team where thinking outside of the box to provide solutions for our customers is encouraged
• You will be provided with on the job training from experienced team members to help you excel in this position
• And a positive team environment will be included as well.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have experience in manufacturing or a similar environment?
• What is your expected annual base salary?
• How many years experience do you have as a Quality Assurance Manager?