Quality Improvement Specialist

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to train operators and drive food safety improvements in Mt Maunganui, New Zealand. The ideal candidate has a strong background in food safety systems and at least 3–5 years of experience in FMCG manufacturing. This 12-month project offers a unique opportunity to impact company culture while enjoying a work-life balance with a 4 on / 4 off roster.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a lasting impact

Attractive work-life balance roster

Work in a values-driven, family culture business

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in food, dairy, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven ability to engage, train, and influence frontline operators & supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in production, coaching and influencing operators.
• Deliver training and build capability for quality ownership.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and sustainable process change.
• Prepare SOPs to support improvements in the quality systems.

Skills

Food safety and quality systems (FSSC 22000 / QSR / RMP)

Coaching and influencing operators

Root cause analysis

Job description

Overview

Hands-on Quality Improvement Specialist role focused on training operators, driving food safety and quality improvements

Date

17th September, 2025

What you will do

• Spend time in production, coaching and influencing operators
• Deliver training and build capability so quality ownership sits with the team
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions and sustainable process change
• Prepare SOPs to support improvements in the quality systems

What we are looking for

• Strong background in food safety and quality systems (FSSC 22000 / QSR / RMP)
• Experience in food, dairy or FMCG manufacturing, with a minimum of 3–5 years’ exposure
• Proven ability to engage, train and influence frontline operators & supervisors

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a values-driven, family culture business
• 12-month project role where you’ll see real improvements from your expertise
• Attractive 4 on / 4 off roster that supports work–life balance
• Work in sunny Mt Maunganui

How to apply

Click APPLY NOW or call Belinda McKenzie at Scitex Recruitment on 09 200 3121 for a confidential discussion.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done so since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays. We love connecting talented people with great work opportunities in workplaces where you can thrive and make a meaningful difference.