Quality Coordinator

George Weston Foods; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

George Weston Foods is seeking a Quality Coordinator in Ballarat to help implement and maintain the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System, working closely with operations to uplift quality practices.

You will coordinate HACCP-based activities, support BRCGS and other standards, and drive continuous improvement across the site while mentoring teams on quality culture and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Food Technology, Science, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or related discipline.
• Experience in a quality role within food manufacturing.
• Experience with HACCP and GFSI-recognised standards (e.g., BRCGS, SQF).
• Strong knowledge of GMP best practice.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and continuously improve food safety and quality systems incl. HACCP, traceability, testing and mock recalls.
• Support compliance with BRCGS, RSPO, Halal, Kosher and customer standards.
• Coordinate internal systems and GMP audits; identify gaps and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Drive food safety culture and coach site teams on quality and safety practices.
• Proactively manage customer complaints, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support allergen management, non-conforming product processes and product quality activities.
• Maintain quality procedures, documentation and site records across Ballarat and West Footscray.

Skills

HACCP

GMP

Quality systems

Traceability

Communication

Education

Food Technology/Science degree

Job description

4d ago , from George Weston Foods Australia

We're looking for a Quality Coordinator to join our team in Ballarat. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll play an important role in implementing and maintaining the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System, while partnering closely with our operational teams to strengthen quality practices and drive continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on quality role where you'll have the opportunity to influence how food safety and quality come to life across the site. You'll be responsible for:

• Coordinating and continuously improving food safety and quality systems, including HACCP, supporting programs, testing, traceability and mock recalls.
• Supporting the ongoing requirements of BRCGS, RSPO, Halal, Kosher and customer standards.
• Coordinating internal systems and GMP audits, identifying gaps and supporting corrective actions through to closure.
• Driving food safety culture initiatives and coaching site teams on quality and food safety practices.
• Proactively managing customer complaints, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Supporting allergen management, non-conforming product processes and product quality activities.
• Maintaining quality procedures, documentation and site records across Ballarat and West Footscray.

You'll bring practical food manufacturing quality experience and be comfortable working closely with operational teams to solve problems, improve systems and maintain high standards. To be successful, you'll have:

• A relevant qualification in Food Technology, Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a quality role within food manufacturing.
• Experience with HACCP and GFSI-recognised standards such as BRCGS, SQF or equivalent, including supporting or managing site certification audits.
• Strong knowledge of GMP best practice.
• The communication and influencing skills to build effective relationships across operations and other stakeholders.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities.

Our recruitment process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone interview, followed by 1-2 face-to-face or virtual interviews. However, we want to get to know you in the best possible way so we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.