QA Manager

About the company/role:

• Major food/beverage manufacturing company
• Based in the Western suburbs of Melbourne
• Permanent, full-time opportunity

Duties:

• Develop and implement quality systems and continuous improvement
• Train staff in the requirements of the Quality system and HACCP
• Identify and lead development of new quality assurance processes and systems
• Ensure quality compliance and up-to-date documentation is adhered to with relevant national and international standards, local and international governing bodies
• Prepare quality documents, specifications, MSDS and PIFs
• Formulation of food and beverage, from initial concept to launch
• Conduct trials in house and in customers process
• Draft nutritional, shelf stability and food safety aspects of product development
• Conduct internal and external quality audits
• Manage pest control services and documentation

Skills/experience:

• Tertiary education in Food Science, or similar
• Proven experience in management of a quality team is nice to have
• Knowledge of food technology systems and food quality
• Technical training and accreditations (HACCP, GMP, GFSI, DAFF, SQF and BSI Quality Management)
• Knowledge of Kosher and Halal certification process
• Demonstrated ability, training and qualification in food and beverage
• Experience in a similar role in a food manufacturing facility, beverage would be highly regarded
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and positive attitude

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). 
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Deborah or Linda on 03 9040 1630.

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