Quality Manager, Richlands QLD

CCEP; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowances

Fitness Passport & discounts

EAP counselling

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality, food safety and compliance at our Richlands manufacturing site, a large 24/7 beverage facility near Brisbane. This is a leadership role focused on driving quality excellence and a culture of continuous improvement.

You will provide technical leadership, partner with cross-functional teams, and empower people at all levels to own quality and compliance across operations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications preferred in Science with QMS/Food Safety auditor focus.
• Minimum 5 years QA leadership experience in FMCG or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety Legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead site quality, food safety and compliance programs in line with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, processes and documentation for operational excellence.
• Provide technical leadership for quality investigations, consumer complaints, line trials and product validations.
• Develop capability across the site through coaching and training in quality and food safety best practices.
• Partner with operations to identify risks, perform audits, implement corrective actions and ensure safe, high-quality products.

Skills

Quality leadership

Interpersonal communication

Audit/Quality systems

Education

Science degree

QMS / Food Safety auditor

Job description

12h ago , from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries. We work together to make, move, and sell, some of the world’s most loved drinks.

We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow and are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies, and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.

Our well-known portfolio in Australia includes the Coca-Cola family of products, as well as loved brands like Sprite, Fanta, Mount Franklin, Powerade, Monster and Grinders Coffee.

About your new role?

Join a team where quality meets purpose. We’re looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality, food safety and compliance at our flagship Richlands manufacturing site, one of the largest and most advanced beverage production facilities in Australia.

This is more than a leadership role. It’s an opportunity to drive quality excellence, champion food safety, and build a culture of continuous improvement across a high-performing 24/7 operation. You’ll provide technical leadership, partner with cross-functional teams, and empower people at every level to take ownership of quality.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, are passionate about developing people, and take pride in delivering safe, compliant, high-quality products to consumers, this is your opportunity!

What will you be doing?

• Lead site quality, food safety and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to TCCC KORE, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, processes and documentation to achieve operational excellence.
• Provide technical leadership for quality investigations, consumer complaints, line trials and product validations.
• Develop capability across the site through coaching, training and promotion of quality and food safety best practices.
• Partner with operational teams to identify risks, conduct audits, implement corrective actions and deliver safe, high-quality products to consumers.

Let’s talk about you!

• Tertiary qualifications preferred in Science (QMS / Food Safety systems auditor)
• Minimum 5 years QA leadership experience in a similar role (FMCG or similar industry experience desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of Food Safety Legislation and regulations.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 / ISO22000 Quality and Food Safety Management Systems
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to influence others

Applications close Wednesday 4th November, 2026

What’s in it for you?

• Working with one of the world’s most recognisable brands.
• Free monthly product allowances to share with family and friends (including Coca-Cola, Mount Franklin, Grinders, Monster, and more!).
• Access to our corporate benefits including Fitness Passport & discounts with our many diverse customers including Microsoft, Lenovo, Hertz, GoGet and Estee Lauder.
• Free counselling for you and your family via our EAP helpline as part of our commitment to well-being.

Coca-Cola Europacific is committed to the health and safety of all employees and to equal employment opportunity for all employees to ensure that our employees have a safe work environment that is also free of discrimination and harassment.

This obligation may also extend to include a pre-employment health evaluation process that is aimed at determining if prospective new employees are able to safely undertake the inherent requirements of the role without putting themselves or others at risk. #S-DNI

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is committed to an inclusive, equitable and safe workplace where everyone is supported. If you need any accessibility adjustments during the process, please let us know. Your wellbeing matters to us.

When you join CCEP, you’re stepping into a global organisation known for developing exceptional talent. We invest deeply in learning, mobility and long-term growth, creating an environment where your ambition is backed and your career can thrive.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, which may include references, working rights, background checks and/or medical assessments.