Quality Manager

Tegel Foods Limited; Henderson-Massey; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff sales on company products

Great team environment

Kiwisaver contribution up to 4%

Job summary

Tegel Foods Limited is seeking a highly experienced Quality Manager to lead site quality assurance, food safety programs, and RMP compliance at our Henderson (West Auckland) processing plant. This fixed-term role spans approximately 10 months, overseeing a technical team and serving as the main contact for regulators and external auditors.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in QA leadership within high-risk food manufacturing, with strong pathogen management and HACCP qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science/Technology or related field; significant experience in lieu of formal qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the site Risk Management Programme (RMP) and HACCP systems for regulatory compliance.
• Lead environmental pathogen monitoring programs and corrective action plans.
• Lead internal/external audits and act as technical expert for regulators and auditors.
• Manage and mentor the site technical team to high performance.
• Investigate non-conformances, out-of-spec results, and customer complaints with root-cause analysis.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and adjust internal policies accordingly.
• Support daily manufacturing operations and introduce new products.
• Conduct robust risk assessments for new products and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Pathogen management

Quality management

Team mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Education

Food Science/Technology degree

Job description

Do you have a passion for quality control, food safety, and regulatory compliance? Why wait until next year when an incredible fixed term opportunity is just around the corner!

Our Story

Tegel Foods Ltd is an iconic New Zealand brand; we produce a wide variety of chicken products which we proudly deliver daily throughout New Zealand and around the world. We are proud to be helping feed families and customers every day. As a market leader in our industry, it's our challenge that we stay ahead and continue to deliver world class products that our customers and clients love. Prioritising high standards is essential, and we must optimise our technical systems and assurances. Achieving and sustaining this requires a team of skilled professionals.

About the Role

Due to an internal secondment, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Manager to lead our site quality assurance and food safety programs. In this critical leadership role, you will hold responsibility for maintaining, auditing, and optimizing our Risk Management Programme (RMP) and ensuring robust pathogen management protocols across our manufacturing facilities. You will lead a dedicated Technical team, champion a proactive food safety culture, and serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors. This is a fixed term opportunity for approximately 10 months period at our processing plant in Henderson (West Auckland).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, review, and continuously improve the site Risk Management Programme (RMP) and HACCP systems to guarantee full regulatory compliance.
• Manage and improve comprehensive environmental pathogen monitoring programs and corrective action plans.
• Lead internal and external regulatory and customer audits, serving as the technical expert and primary contact for site visitors.
• Manage and mentor the site technical team, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Investigate non-conformances, out-of-specification results, and customer complaints, driving root-cause analysis and sustainable preventative actions.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to proactively consult with the National team and update internal policies and processing standards.
• Lead for daily issue resolution and support the Manufacturing process
• Implement and support the introduction of new products.

Complete robust risk assessments to ensure new products and new processes transition into operation seamlessly.

Skills and Experience Required

Food Technology, Food Science, or relevant Science tertiary qualification. In lieu of qualification 15 years appropriate experience will be considered.

• Proven experience with at least 10 years as a Quality Manager or Senior QA Supervisor within an RMP-regulated environment (e.g., meat, dairy, seafood, or high-risk food manufacturing).
• Deep technical expertise in pathogen management, environmental monitoring, and microbiological control strategies.
• Formal qualifications in HACCP and extensive hands-on experience managing RMP systems.
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of building and managing high-performing technical teams, as well as fostering cross functional relationships
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to confidently present technical data to stakeholders and regulatory auditors.

What's in it for you?

• Staff sales on company products
• Great team environment
• Kiwisaver contribution up to 4%