QA Manager
Core
Lead QA and Food Safety functions in a seafood processing operation to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Assurance Manager (Food Manufacturing)
Builds
Seafood products for foodservice operators and supermarkets
Domain
Food Manufacturing / Seafood Processing
Required skills
HACCP principles, food safety regulations, audit management, corrective action programs, team leadership, root-cause analysis, product traceability, new product development support
Preferred skills
Degree in Food Science/Technology/Microbiology, GFSI standards knowledge, stakeholder management, data analysis
Technologies
HACCP, GFSI, CFMSR, WSEP, BAP, MSC/ASC
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain QA and Food Safety Management Systems; Ensure compliance with Australian food safety legislation and HACCP; Oversee development of quality policies and food safety programs; Manage internal, external, customer and regulatory audits; Monitor product quality, food safety risks, and microbiological results; Investigate customer complaints and quality incidents; Oversee product traceability and recall procedures; Lead, coach, and develop the QA team; Review quality trends and provide reports to management; Support new product development and labelling compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC