Warehouse & QA Officer

Ridley Corporation; Lara; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Ridley Australia is seeking a Warehouse & Quality Officer to support daily quality, warehouse and administrative functions across the site. You will work closely with Production Managers, Logistics, and Quality teams to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes HACCP, SOP maintenance, and continuous improvement, with a focus on stock management, audits, and staff training. A strong admin background and experience in FMCG are highly valued.

Qualifications

• HACCP understanding is required.
• Strong admin skills with MS365 and Office.
• Detail-oriented with clear written and verbal communication.
• Able to work with multiple stakeholders in operations.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with MRP2 or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support site quality administration activities.
• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, environmental and safety documentation.
• Support production teams to meet targets (Right First Time, DIFOT, OEE).
• Assist weighbridge, material receivals and stock management processes.
• Ensure staff follow safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Participate in customer complaint investigations.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

MS365 proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing experience

Tools

MRP2/ERP systems

Job description

At Ridley, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Ridley has been an integral part of Australian agriculture for over 30 years and are dedicated to producing high quality products and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Job Description

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Warehouse & Quality Officer supports the daily quality, warehouse, and administrative functions across the site. You’ll work closely with Production Managers, Coordinators, Logistics, and Quality teams to ensure our manufacturing processes are safe, compliant, efficient and meet the highest standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating and supporting all site quality administration activities
• Maintaining SOPs, work instructions, environmental and safety documentation
• Supporting production teams to achieve targets (Right First Time, DIFOT, OEE)
• Supporting weighbridge, raw material receival and stock management processes
• Ensuring staff follow safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Participating in customer complaint investigations
• Managing in-process testing regimes, retention samples and laboratory records
• Providing training and support to site personnel on quality procedures
• Preparing and dispatching raw material and feed samples to external labs
• Participating in site audits, including HACCP, FeedSafe® and internal reviews
• Maintaining plant cleanliness standards and housekeeping of all quality/testing areas
• Ensuring risks, hazards and non-conformances are recorded, investigated and closed out
• Acting as the site’s point of contact for external auditors
• Supporting stocktakes, receivals, quality checks, and compliance documentation
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement meetings and initiatives
• Supporting the Weighbridge Operations.

Skills and Experience

• Competent understanding of HACCP
• Strong administration capability and proficiency with MS365 and Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across operations
• Problem-solving skills and confidence to escalat issues when required
• Knowledge of organisational procedures and administrative processes
• Exposure to FMCG or manufacturing environments
• Experience with MRP2 or ERP systems
• Understanding of production operations or feedmill systems
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Supportive and inclusive work culture

Ridley is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.