Quality Assurance Coordinator

Six Degrees Executive has partnered with an established food manufacturer looking for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join their NSW operation in the Bankstown area

This is a hands-on site-based QA role responsible for the day-to-day quality and food safety function, working closely with Production, Operations, Warehouse, suppliers and customers to ensure high standards are maintained across the site.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and developing the site’s Quality Management and Food Safety Systems, while leading the QA team and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

The Role:

• Manage the day-to-day QA and food safety function across the site
• Maintain and develop the site Food Safety Plan, QMS and HACCP programs
• Coordinate the internal auditing program, including BRC requirements
• Lead GMP audits, corrective actions and non-conformance management
• Manage environmental monitoring, microbiological testing and product quality checks
• Investigate and report on customer complaints, product quality issues and NCRs
• Manage supplier non-conformances and raw material compliance
• Oversee product release, COA requirements and supplier specifications
• Support NPD, private label production and implementation of new QA requirements
• Deliver food safety, hygiene and QA training across the site
• Work closely with Production and Operations to embed quality processes and drive improvements
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and external auditors
• Lead and develop the site QA team

About You:
You’ll be a Food Technology, Food Science or similar qualified professional with 3+ years’ QA experience in food manufacturing, ideally within a high-care, high-risk, fresh, dairy or RTE environment.

You’ll Bring:

• Strong practical knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems
• Experience in a High Care / RTE Food environment (vastly preferable)
• Experience with BRC and internal auditing
• Experience across both QA and QC processes and practices
• A strong understanding of GMP, microbiological testing and environmental monitoring
• The ability to work effectively with Production, Operations, Warehouse and other teams across the site
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A hands-on, practical approach and the ability to influence people at all levels
• The confidence to identify issues, drive corrective actions and make decisions around food safety and quality

is a great opportunity for a QA professional looking to take greater ownership of a site’s food safety and quality function, while working closely with a broader national quality team and continuing to develop their career.

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