On-Site QA Manager, FMCG Food Processing

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a respected FMCG producer in Queenstown to recruit a Quality Assurance Manager who will lead QA across production and labs. This on-site role requires hands-on oversight and a passion for product safety and regulatory compliance.

You will develop and manage the QMS, supervise the QA team, conduct internal and external audits, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement while ensuring HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000 standards are met in line with SA regulations.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of QA/QC experience in FMCG food industry.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 and SA regulations.
• Experience implementing and managing QMS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the QMS in accordance with FMCG standards.
• Oversee QC activities: raw materials, in-process, finished product testing.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 and internal standards.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits by regulators/customers.
• Lead and mentor the QA team to foster quality culture.
• Investigate complaints and CAPA with corrective actions.
• Maintain quality documentation and certificates.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Procurement for CI.
• Stay updated on evolving food safety regs and best practices.
• Champion quality culture across Queenstown operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Placements24 partners with a respected FMCG producer in Queenstown to recruit a Quality Assurance Manager who will lead QA across production and labs. This on-site role requires hands-on oversight and a passion for product safety and regulatory compliance.

You will develop and manage the QMS, supervise the QA team, conduct internal and external audits, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement while ensuring HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000 standards are met in line with SA regulations.