Quality Assurance Manager

Ebos Group; Penrith; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paringa Pet Foods in Penrith, NSW, seeks a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality and food safety at the site. You will own the Quality Management System and collaborate with Production to maintain compliance and drive improvements as growth continues.

In this role you will oversee HACCP, GMP, audits and regulatory inspections, manage product and supplier quality, and develop the site Quality team to meet evolving requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in food science or related field.
• Hands-on QA experience in food or pet food manufacturing.
• Strong HACCP, GMP and food safety system knowledge.
• Proven leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to pet food regulations and export requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and continually improve the site’s Quality Management System.
• Lead HACCP, GMP, audits and regulatory inspections.
• Manage product and supplier quality, including specifications and labels.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive root-cause and corrective actions.
• Develop the Quality team and coordinate testing per requirements.

Skills

Quality management

HACCP

GMP

Audits

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Documentation

Problem solving

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Food Science

Animal Science

Quality

Microbiology

Job description

Lead quality and food safety through Paringa's next stage of growth

About Us

Paringa Pet Foods is an established pet food manufacturer based in Penrith, NSW. Having recently joined a larger manufacturing portfolio, the business is well positioned for growth over the coming year.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead quality and food safety at our Penrith manufacturing site.

You will take ownership of the site’s Quality Management System and work closely with Production and Operations to maintain compliance, resolve quality issues and drive practical improvement as Paringa prepares for its next stage of growth.

Why Join Paringa

This is an exciting time to join a growing business and play an important role in its next steps forward. You will have the opportunity to shape quality systems, develop people and work directly with Operations to support Paringa’s continued growth.

What You Will Do

• Quality systems: Own and continually improve the site’s Quality Management System, procedures, standards and SOPs.
• Food safety and compliance: Lead HACCP, GMP, internal audits, third-party audits and regulatory inspections.
• Product and supplier quality: Manage specifications, labels, claims, supplier approvals, raw materials and finished product quality.
• Issues and improvement: Investigate non-conformances, complaints and quality issues, leading root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Data, testing and people: Review quality trends, coordinate microbial and chemical testing in line with FICA requirements, and develop the site Quality team and broader workforce capability.

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant qualification: Food Science, Animal Science, Quality, Microbiology or a related discipline.
• Manufacturing experience: Hands-on Quality Assurance experience within food or pet food manufacturing.
• Technical knowledge: Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems, including audits, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Practical leadership: A collaborative, hands-on style with strong documentation, analytical and problem-solving skills and the confidence to influence quality behaviours.
• Desirable experience: Exposure to pet food regulations, export requirements, supplier quality or FICA requirements would be beneficial.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively strive to build a gender-equitable team and cultivate a culture that embraces individuals from all walks of life. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, and cultures (including First Nations Peoples).

Our commitment to inclusivity extends to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations due to disability, please inform us by reaching out to @ebosgroup.com. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.

• Right to Work: Candidates must possess full, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Background Screening: The preferred candidate will be required to undergo standard pre-employment screening prior to an offer of employment.