Quality Systems Coordinator

Sonder Executive; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonder Executive in Australia is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance professional to coordinate and continuously improve the site's QMS, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory and customer requirements. You will lead audits, manage quality documentation, drive continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing site and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

The role requires 5+ years in QA/QMS in food or regulated manufacturing, a tertiary qualification in

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Systems within food or a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, SQF and food safety standards.
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits.
• Experience managing quality documentation, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Understanding of product testing, traceability and quality compliance.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System and food safety standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and non-conformance investigations.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SQF and customer-specific requirements.
• Manage quality documentation, specifications, testing records and audit reports.
• Coordinate product testing and Certificates of Analysis in line with customer requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier quality reviews.
• Track quality KPIs, analyse trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisation

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Science/Food Technology/Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems

Job description

With a presence across multiple continents, the business has continued to expand its global footprint through strategic acquisitions, investment in manufacturing capability and growing demand across multiple product categories. Its Australian operations play an important role in delivering high-quality solutions to customers nationwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where quality, food safety and continuous improvement are central to operational success.

The Company

With a presence across multiple continents, the business has continued to expand its global footprint through strategic acquisitions, investment in manufacturing capability and growing demand across multiple product categories. Its Australian operations play an important role in delivering high-quality solutions to customers nationwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where quality, food safety and continuous improvement are central to operational success.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, this role will coordinate and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance across food safety, quality, regulatory and customer requirements.

You will play a key role in maintaining audit readiness, managing quality documentation and driving continuous improvement across a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System and food safety standards.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and non-conformance investigations.

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SQF and customer-specific requirements.

• Manage quality documentation, specifications, testing records and audit reports.

• Coordinate product testing and Certificates of Analysis in line with customer requirements.

• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier quality reviews.

• Track quality KPIs, analyse trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
  

Your Background

This role suits an experienced Quality Assurance or Quality Systems professional with a strong background in food or another regulated manufacturing environment.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• 5+ years' experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Systems within food or a regulated industry.

• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, SQF and food safety standards.

• Experience coordinating internal and external audits.

• Experience managing quality documentation, non-conformances and corrective actions.

• Understanding of product testing, traceability and quality compliance.

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.

• A tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

What's On Offer

This is an opportunity to join a growing global organisation where quality and food safety are critical to operational success.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of key quality systems, work closely with technical and operational leaders and contribute to continuous improvement across a major manufacturing site.