Reputable dairy manufacturing company based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne
Permanent opportunity
Attractive Salary
Monday to Friday, standard working hours
Duties, but not limited to:
Develop, implement and maintain Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems for all dairy products
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (DFSV, HACCP, SQF)
Conduct internal audits, GMP and coordinate external regulatory and third-party audits
Oversee and be responsible for product testing, including microbiological, chemical and sensory analyses, ensuring compliance with product specifications.
Lead and mentor QC team, providing ongoing training to enhance skills, knowledge and performance in line with quality objectives
Promptly investigate and resolve customer complaints concerning product quality to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
Lead troubleshooting of product quality issues and develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventative actions to ensure long-term resolution and continuous improvement
Maintain quality records, SOPs, and certifications as per industry and regulatory standards
About you:
Tertiary qualification in Dairy or Food Science
Minimum 5 years of experience in managing Quality and in house laboratory of a food manufacturing facility
A thorough understanding of Food Safety Codes (FSANZ) and food safety regulating bodies DFSV, DAWE and SQF and major retail customers' quality standards
Experience in managing food labelling and product specifications
Experience as SQF/HACCP Practioner
NPD and dairy industry (Milk & Yoghurt) exposure highly regarded
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong negotiation and leadership skills
Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letterAND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Cathy or Deborah on 03 9040 1630.
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