Job Description

Location: Gosford Region – Central Coast  
Salary Package: $95k - $110k + Super + 10% Bonus 
Role Highlights:

Be the driving force behind quality excellence. Shape the future, optimize processes, and foster a culture of quality, safety and innovation. Join this supportive growing team and make a significant impact.

Role Overview

Imagine leading quality initiatives at a thriving FMCG manufacturing facility. You'll have the opportunity to drive positive change, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

This is your chance to make a real difference. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of the quality operations. You'll work closely with the onsite production team (20-30) reporting to the Site Manager with support from the wider business & Head of Quality & Safety to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and achieve quality objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality and food safety strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Design, implement, and maintain the Quality Assurance System and documentation.
• Lead the execution, design, implementation, and management of hygiene, sanitation, and GMP programs.
• Identify and address quality and safety issues through regular audits and inspections.
• Conduct statistical analysis and prepare reports.
• Liaise with customers, auditors, and external parties as required.
• Provide training, direction, support, and resources to your team.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• Be an active member of the Site Management Team, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations.

Candidate Profile 

You are a highly motivated and experienced Quality Professional with a passion for ensuring excellence in manufacturing operations. You'll have a strong background in quality assurance/control within the FMCG industry, with a focus on food safety standards and systems.  You are looking for a lead role, within a good team and culture where you can drive high quality standards 

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in quality within the FMCG manufacturing industry
• Qualifications in; Auditing, Food Science, Food Technology or related fields highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, standards such as HACCP and SQF as well as associated compliance documentation 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to fostering a culture of quality and safety within the team.

Culture & Benefits 

Joining this company means becoming part of an innovative, forward-thinking organization where you can make a difference.
You’ll find opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a stable, and rapidly growing FMCG environment. 

• Make an impact by driving quality excellence & fostering a culture of innovation
• Autonomous role, part of a highly engaged and supportive production team (approx. 30+ onsite)
• Niche site, making a range of speciality food grade products
• Permanent role, Monday – Friday. Some flexibility required pending audits/trials
• Reporting to a fantastic, highly skilled FMCG people leader who understands Quality
• Growing site, with plenty of opportunities for career development, site improvements and future growth
• Salary range: $95k - $110k + Super + Bonus
• Gosford Area, Central Coast – Ditch the Sydney drive and work close to home  

Apply 

If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the “apply” link below. The reference number for this role is CD46541. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will receive feedback from us, either via email or a telephone call.