Quality Assurance and Packhouse Manager – PEATS RIDGE, NSW, 2250
Core
Lead QA team and manage food safety systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and retailer requirements for fresh produce.
Role type
Senior Quality Assurance and Packhouse Manager
Builds
Food safety systems, QA documentation, and compliance frameworks for fresh produce
Domain
Food manufacturing / Fresh produce
Required skills
Food safety system management, HACCP implementation, SQF auditing, root cause analysis, SOP development, team leadership, regulatory compliance, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
SQF Practitioner certification, experience with Coles/Woolworths/Aldi/Costco standards, R&D support, packaging compliance
Technologies
QA systems, document control platforms, traceability systems
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the QA team, maintain QA records and reports, oversee shelf-life testing and defect analysis, implement SOPs and training programs, investigate food safety hazards and non-conformances, monitor quality scores and customer complaints, provide technical support to production operations, design and monitor hygiene plans, validate cleaning and sanitation procedures, lead HACCP and internal audit programs, oversee GMP compliance, train site personnel on food safety practices, coordinate packaging compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC