Quality Officer

Primo Smallgoods; Canterbury-Bankstown; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discounts on health insurance

Free onsite parking

Onsite butcher & deli shop discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Primo Foods are seeking an experienced Quality Officer/Partner on afternoon‑shift from approximately 2:30pm to ensure product quality is maintained in accordance with product specifications, legal requirements, and food safety standards.

This role is based in Chullora and works closely with production and quality teams to champion HACCP, GMP, and process control while building and sustaining a strong food safety culture across the operation.

Competenze

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline with 3+ years in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, VACCP/TACCP, customer standards, certification requirements, and Australian food legislation.
• Internal auditing capability and experience with third‑party audits.
• Confident communicator and able to influence, collaborate and support operational teams.
• Highly organized, detail‑focused and able to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, safety‑focused and passionate about continuous improvement and food safety culture.

Mansioni

• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, and process parameters to ensure the consistent production of safe, high‑quality products.
• Ensure compliance with Imported Pig Meat regulatory requirements.
• Conduct GMP audits to assess the effectiveness of the Quality and Food Safety Management Systems (QFSMS).
• Conduct internal audits in line with the internal audit schedule.
• Participate in third‑party audits and collate requested data.
• Complete annual validations including Branded Product Evaluations and Cook Chill validations.
• Conduct Glass, Ceramic and Brittle Plastics audits and weekly GMP audits.
• Demonstrate and promote a strong food safety culture.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality and food safety systems.
• Initiate product holds and monitor progress to ensure timely and effective corrective actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and raw material or packaging non‑conformances.
• Assess and analyse raw materials and packaging identified as potential non‑conformances.
• Oversee non‑conformance, corrective and preventative action processes.
• Manage and document Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Preventive Action Requests (PARs).
• Conduct quality rounds across manufacturing areas to ensure process and product integrity.
• Support production with real‑time troubleshooting of product or process quality issues.
• Provide technical assistance to cross‑functional teams as required.
• Deliver accurate and timely quality‑related data to internal stakeholders.
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, product quality, and process efficiency.

Conoscenze

HACCP knowledge

GMP compliance

Auditing capability

Communication & collaboration

Detail-oriented

Food safety culture advocate

Formazione

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or related

Descrizione del lavoro

Primo Foods are seeking an experienced Quality Officer/Partner on afternoon‑shift from approximately 2:30pm to ensure product quality is maintained in accordance with product specifications, legal requirements, and food safety standards. This role is based in Chullora and works closely with production and quality teams to champion HACCP, GMP, and process control while building and sustaining a strong food safety culture across the operation.

Acting as a key quality presence on the factory floor, you will provide real‑time technical support, lead audits and validations, manage non‑conformances and product holds, and drive corrective and preventative actions. You will play an influential role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality products are consistently manufactured while supporting continuous improvement across people, processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce GMP, HACCP, and process parameters to ensure the consistent production of safe, high‑quality products
• Ensure compliance with Imported Pig Meat regulatory requirements
• Conduct GMP audits to assess the effectiveness of the Quality and Food Safety Management Systems (QFSMS)
• Conduct internal audits in line with the internal audit schedule
• Participate in third‑party audits and collate requested data
• Complete annual validations including Branded Product Evaluations and Cook Chill validations
• Conduct Glass, Ceramic and Brittle Plastics audits and weekly GMP audits
• Demonstrate and promote a strong food safety culture
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality and food safety systems
• Initiate product holds and monitor progress to ensure timely and effective corrective actions
• Investigate customer complaints and raw material or packaging non‑conformances
• Assess and analyse raw materials and packaging identified as potential non‑conformances
• Oversee non‑conformance, corrective and preventative action processes
• Manage and document Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Preventive Action Requests (PARs)
• Conduct quality rounds across manufacturing areas to ensure process and product integrity
• Support production with real‑time troubleshooting of product or process quality issues
• Provide technical assistance to cross‑functional teams as required
• Deliver accurate and timely quality‑related data to internal stakeholders
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, product quality, and process efficiency

About You

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline, with a minimum of three years' experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, VACCP/TACCP, customer standards, certification requirements, and Australian food legislation (preferred)
• Demonstrated internal auditing capability and experience participating in third‑party audits
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence, collaborate and support operational teams
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive, safety‑focused and passionate about continuous improvement and food safety culture

Why Join Primo

At Primo, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected.

you'll enjoy:

• Discounts on health insurance and a range of leading retail partners
• Exclusive savings at our onsite butcher & deli shop
• Free onsite parking for an easy commute
• A major FMCG business with long‑term career growth and development pathways
• Market leading brand
• A collaborative culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, growth, and excellence

If you are passionate about food safety, thrive in a collaborative manufacturing environment, and are looking to make a meaningful impact on product quality and compliance, we encourage you to apply.