Quality Assurance

A leading food manufacturing company in Campsie is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to join its dynamic team. This role is essential in ensuring that food safety and quality standards meet the highest industry benchmarks. If you are passionate about maintaining excellence in food production and promoting a strong food safety culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance processes. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with HACCP and industry standards, conducting internal quality audits, verifying production processes, and assisting with product testing and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce hygiene, GMP, and food safety standards, providing corrective feedback as required.
• Ensure production output meets specifications and that all QA records are completed and signed off.
• Conduct internal QA testing, including pH, allergen, titration, and sodium testing.
• Assist with product release by preparing Certificates of Conformance (CoC) for customers.
• Support quality audits and ensure compliance with food safety programs.
• Address internal audit non-conformances and assist with action plans.
• Participate in product trials and sensory evaluations.
• Collect retention samples and oversee allergen management, sanitation, traceability, and supplier approvals.
• Verify supplier food safety accreditation in line with the Approved Supplier Program.
• Document and maintain procedures that ensure consistent product quality and compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Investigate customer complaints and food safety incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure the Quality Management System aligns with HACCP, FSSC 22000, and other certification requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of HACCP systems and ISO standards.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate within a team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company committed to quality, safety, and innovation.
• Work in a supportive and growing environment.
• Opportunity to develop and enhance your skills within a leading food manufacturing business.

If you are a dedicated Quality Assurance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!