Quality Controller

Wild Appetite Ltd; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Appetite Limited, based near Albany in Auckland, seeks a Quality Controller to ensure our premium sauces and dressings meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements. You will uphold food safety programs, support production teams, and drive continuous quality improvements on site.

Ideal candidates bring experience in food manufacturing, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to quality assurance and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and QA compliance.
• Ability to follow SOPs and HACCP guidelines.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assess quality of products prior to dispatch.
• Report quality non-conformances and coordinate with supply team.
• Monitor ATP testing and sanitation processes on site.
• Ensure calibration of testing equipment per schedule.
• Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines and SOPs.
• Support production staff in in-line quality control and HACCP knowledge.

Skills

Food quality

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

ATP testing

Job description

Join Our Team as a Quality Controller at Wild Appetite Limited!

Are you a "foodie" who is passionate about ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality? Wild Appetite is based in Albany, Auckland and is looking for a dedicated Quality Controller to help uphold our commitment to excellence by ensuring that the products we manufacture on site meet customer specifications and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements.

Who are we?

Wild Appetite is a New Zealand-based company with a global reach, specialising in producing premium sauces and dressings efficiently. We pride ourselves on long-standing relationships with clients, customers, partners, and our suppliers. Our family’s deep involvement in the Grocery industry is driven by mutual respect and a keen understanding of what consumers need.

What You’ll Do:

Main Objectives:

• Ensure all our products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct quality checks in the kitchen for all products produced in accordance with the SOP.
• Monitor adherence to the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (QA) programs.
• Monitor adherence to our RMP program.
• Ensure accurate and systematic adherence to relevant administration procedures.
• Ensure training and support production staff in the implementation of in-line quality control and HACCP knowledge with CCP in process.
• Provide guidance to the kitchen team to ensure all quality measures are maintained
• Support ongoing compliance with appropriate regulatory and quality systems (e.g., OSH, HACCP).
• Contribute to systems development and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the quality of products prior to dispatch to customers.
• Report all quality non-conformances and follow up with the supply team for input.
• Monitor onsite cleaning and sanitation processes through ATP (surface) testing.
• Ensure relevant testing equipment is calibrated as per the schedule.
• Ensure food handling operations comply with documented procedures and food safety guidelines.
• Work as a key member of the kitchen and warehousing teams, assisting with duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory procedures.
• Ensure compliance with operational timeframes (e.g., dispatch schedules) and customer deadlines.
• Establish sound communication links with all internal staff, particularly Key Account Managers, Operations, Compliance, and procurement.
• Assist with new product development
• Correctly manage equipment and other resources.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience within the Food manufacturing sector.
• Experience in conducting quality assessments of products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and food safety guidelines.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with supervisors and other departments.
• Strong communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills for handling on-the-spot challenges related to quality control and operational issues.
• Knowledge of food safety, warehouse safety regulations, and compliance with industry standards.
• Proficiency in ensuring site cleanliness and adherence to safety procedures.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to systems development and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Wild Appetite?

At Wild Appetite, we believe in fostering growth and innovation. As a Quality Controller, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining our high standards and shaping the future of our quality control processes. We are a family owned business where you contribution will matter.