Quality Systems & Compliance Lead - Dairy & Infant Formula

The a2 Milk Company; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The a2 Milk Company in New Zealand seeks a hands-on Quality Systems professional to maintain and improve our Quality Management System at the Pokeno site. You will ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and certification requirements while supporting a strong culture of quality.

Reporting to the Systems and Compliance Manager, you will lead internal audits, manage quality documentation, and drive problem solving and continuous improvement across the site with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality systems, auditing and HACCP.
• Experience maintaining quality documentation and records.
• Strong attention to detail and organised approach.
• Collaborative mindset to work across manufacturing teams.
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System and site quality standards.
• Managing site quality documentation, including processes, forms, training records and document reviews.
• Leading internal audits, verifying compliance and driving the timely closure of audit findings and gaps.
• Supporting regulatory and certification requirements, including export certifications and MPI requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining finished goods specifications and supporting product compliance activities.
• Driving problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality performance.
• Supporting regulatory updates, risk assessments and gap analysis, including liaising with MPI and external customers where required.
• Developing and delivering quality systems training to support compliance across the site.

Skills

Quality systems

Auditing

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Science or related discipline

NCEA Level 2 or equivalent qualification

Job description

The a2 Milk Company in New Zealand seeks a hands-on Quality Systems professional to maintain and improve our Quality Management System at the Pokeno site. You will ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and certification requirements while supporting a strong culture of quality.

Reporting to the Systems and Compliance Manager, you will lead internal audits, manage quality documentation, and drive problem solving and continuous improvement across the site with cross-functional collaboration.