Quality Specialist

Bega Group; Tatura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

The Quality Specialist at Bega Group's Tatura site will lead the development and maintenance of quality systems to ensure regulatory compliance across the site. You will drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and foster a strong culture of quality and safety with coaching across teams.

Key responsibilities include managing audits and investigations, maintaining HACCP programs, and training leaders and staff on quality practices to sustain product excellence and customer trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy manufacturing with knowledge of BRC/Regulatory standards.
• Proven audit experience, internal and external, with corrective actions.
• Understanding of HACCP principles and risk-based thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) and audit programs.
• Investigate quality incidents, non-conformances and customer complaints with root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, and maintain compliance with regulatory and customer standards.
• Enhance HACCP programs, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing experience

BRC/HACCP knowledge

Audit experience

Quality culture

Education

HACCP certification

Job description

• Full-Time Permanent Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to be a part of a leading Australian dairy manufacturer
• Work with a supportive & high performing team

The Role

Our Tatura site is an icon in the region, well known around the world for its quality dairy products. As well as being the country's largest producer of cream cheese, it also produces infant formula, nutritional lactoferrin, various milk powders, plus our famous single serve butter.

The Quality Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing & maintaining systems & processes that ensure organisational compliance with regulatory, quality standards. This role drives continuous improvement, risk management & a strong culture of quality across the Tatura site.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS), audit programs and compliance processes.
• Manage quality incidents, non-conformances and customer complaints through effective investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Manage internal and external audits, certification activities and compliance monitoring programs, ensuring ongoing adherence to regulatory, customer and industry standards (BRC, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, Export Milk Products, etc…).
• Maintain and enhance quality assurance frameworks, HACCP programs, risk assessments, hazard management systems and compliance documentation.
• Provide training, coaching and guidance to leaders and team members on quality compliance practices to foster a strong culture of quality and safety.

About you

• Previous experience in dairy manufacturing is preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of BRC or relevant customer and regulatory standards.
• Internal & external audit experience and HACCP certifications
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across teams
• Time management and problem-solving capabilities, with a continuous improvement mindset

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 3000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical. Must hold a current Australian driver's license.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

Desired Skills and Experience

This role drives continuous improvement, risk management & a strong culture of quality across the Tatura site.