Quality Manager Jalna

Thomastown - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 140000 - 160000

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

Fantastic opportunity to work for an iconic Australian brand - Jalna where we like to keep things pure and simple like the way we make our yoghurt. Weve been making the purest yoghurt in the traditional pot set way for more than 60 years and passionately believe the less processed our food is the better it tastes and the better it is for you. Simple.

We have recently joined the Lactalis Group the worlds #1 largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2000 products Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world via the provision of nutritious dairy productsmilk cheese yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally we have over 2700 passionate employees working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Collaboration flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experiencewe encourage you to make a difference!

We are currently seeking suitably experienced applicants for the role ofQuality Managerto provide leadership and management of the sites Quality processes and systems.

About the Role

Due to internal succession we have an exciting opportunity for a new Quality Manager. Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for planning and directing the daily management and coordination of the sites Quality Assurance function ensuring the site achieves the highest possible product quality and food safety standards to comply with all external / customer certification standards and applicable legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities include:

Proactively assess determine negotiate and agree on in-house quality procedures standards and specifications based on all legislative BRC SQF/FSSC22000 GMP HACCP and customer requirements
Regularly review the companys Food Safety Programs to ensure accuratereflection of legislative and customer requirements
Implementation of Lactalis Group methodologies to ensure consistency of the quality procedures and policies considering the recent acquisition
Collaborate with the Production Team to define implement and embed QA procedures standards and systems
Specify raw material quality requirements for suppliers
Actively oversee the companys Food Safety and GMP audit programensuring resourcing is directed towards audit and remediation activity to facilitate full compliance andcustomer standards
Ensure that the Jalna business complies with QA policies procedures and standards at all times
Proactively manage all third-party audits to ensure that appropriate remediation activity is specified for each non-conformance identified and that all agreed remediation deadlines are achieved
Manage the testing schedule for products equipment and utilities and promptly investigate and action out of specification results
Proactively manage and support the training and development of QC QA and Hygiene teams
Prepare detailed reports for management and customers that detail QA audit activity results and remediations areas of particular QA attention key projects etc. (as applicable)
Accuratelymaintain the QA database and filing systems
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all non-conformances and remediation

About You

Demonstrate strong working knowledge of management systems and compliance obligations preferably in a food production environment
Analytical problem solving and technical skills to support the development and implementation of Quality policies processes and programs
Strong interpersonal skills to support and build relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast paced environment
At least 5 years experience in Quality Management within dairy is highly regarded;
A Bachelors Degree in Food Science Quality Management or related fields is preferred
SAP experience in managing quality data is highly regarded.

If you have the ambition drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application by selecting Apply and following the prompts.

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About UsFantastic opportunity to work for an iconic Australian brand - Jalna where we like to keep things pure and simple like the way we make our yoghurt. Weve been making the purest yoghurt in the traditional pot set way for more than 60 years and passionately believe the less processed our food...