Quality Assurance Officer – Afternoon Shift

Quality Assurance Officer – Afternoon Shift (The position has been filled)

• Further your career in Quality Assurance with this growing Food Ingredients Manufacturer
• Supportive Work Environment where Quality Assurance is Well Regarded
• A mix of routine and non-routine activities to provide you with the opportunity to make a difference

 

CLIENT

Based in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, our client is a Australian owned and operated manufacturing business that supplies its range of products to the food industry. The business has been growing successfully for over a decade and, through a substantial investment in its plant and equipment, has resulted in a multi-million dollar company. Its products are ingredients supplied to food manufacturing companies that includes several well-recognised FMCG brands.

 

ROLE

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring Quality Standards are met for the entire Supply Chain during the afternoon shift (i.e., Mon to Fri 3 pm to 11.30 pm). This is achieved by: conducting routine testing and recording of results; auditing systems and processes; training manufacturing staff; and rectifying any abnormal results.

This role shall suit someone who has progressed from their tertiary education to accrue some experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role within a Food Manufacturing environment.

Daily duties will vary, ranging from: participating in routine Food Safety and Quality Management programs,  which include internal/external audits and in-line process control measurements; through to supporting Vendor Assurance, Product Labelling, and Sensory & Shelf-Life Evaluation activities.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

You shall have a degree in Food Science & Technology, or a related subject, and possess previous experience within a Food Manufacturing environment.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will also have: –

• Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety Systems
• Exposure to SQF and/or BRC Systems
• Initiative, learning agility, and problem solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to balance a range of activities through organisation and prioritisation
• High level of proficiency in Word and Excel, along with evidence of the ability to document results accurately and interpret findings
• Well-developed communication skills are a requirement this role, as some training of factory staff in Quality, Hygiene, and OH&S is expected
• Keen eye for detail is essential, including proof reading of product labels
• Working knowledge of FSANZ

 

APPLICATIONS

In order to be considered for this role: click the ‘Apply Now’ button to send your current resume and a covering letter to CS Executive Group.

Please ensure each of the above selection criteria are addressed within your covering letter.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, simply call our Melbourne office on 03 9516 0100 and ask to speak with Dan.

 

THANK YOU

We wish to thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for this role.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive for roles advertised online, CS Executive Group can only directly respond to individuals with suitable qualifications and experience to be considered for presentation to our client.

A reminder that all resumes submitted in response to this advertisement will remain on the CS Executive Group talent database and can be considered for suitable positions arising in the future.