Quality Partner - Afternoon Shift

Wacol; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on health insurance

Free onsite parking

Career growth in FMCG

Job summary

Primo Foods seeks an experienced Quality Partner on the afternoon shift to maintain product quality to specifications, legal requirements, and food safety standards. You will champion HACCP, GMP, and process control while promoting a strong food safety culture across the operation.

On the factory floor you will provide real‑time technical support, lead audits and validations, manage non‑conformances and holds, and drive corrective actions for safe, compliant, high‑quality products while

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, and process parameters to ensure safe, high‑quality products.
• Conduct GMP audits and internal audits; participate in third‑party audits.
• Oversee non‑conformance, CAPA, and product holds with timely corrective actions.
• Lead quality rounds and provide real‑time troubleshooting for quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement of quality and food safety systems.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology or related

Job description

Primo Foods are seeking an experienced Quality Partner on afternoon-shift, from approximately 2:00pm to 10:00pm or 3:00pm to 11:00pm, to ensure product quality is maintained in accordance with product specifications, legal requirements, and food safety standards. This hands‑on role 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 (preferred)
• 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 also enjoy:

• Discounts on health insurance and a range of leading retail partners
• Exclusive savings at the Hans 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