Quality Assurance & Control (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) Full time Redland is headquartered in Brisbane and grows, harvests, packs and markets citrus, pome fruit, table grapes, stone fruit and kiwifruit which are produced on our farms in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. Redland is Australian-owned with a vision of being the producer of the world's most desired fruit. Our purpose is to relentlessly invest in producing better quality fruit to meet this vision: everybody, every decision, every day.
People make our business and we want our people to embody the Redland Values:
Make it happen: We take action. We are direct and frank. We plan ahead and deliver on time. We never give up.Built to last from the ground up: We are detail oriented. We think in decades, not years. We look for opportunities. We do it right first time.Win as a team: We select and build our team for the long term. We put the team first and celebrate the wins. We hold each other accountable. We turn up prepared and ready.Never satisfied: We ask why and challenge the status quo. We are continuously improving. We believe yesterday's success is today's minimum standard. We are always learning.We love it: We take pride in everything. We let our passion drive us. We have a good time. We make every day count.About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the national quality assurance team to ensure that all food safety and quality standards are consistently met and aligned with best practices across production, processing, packing, and supply chain functions. This role is pivotal in upholding and strengthening Redland's reputation for delivering premium quality fruit to the market. The role will be responsible for implementing cutting-edge technologies and data management systems that enhance Redland's Quality Assurance Framework, providing comprehensive oversight across all quality processes, controls, and standards.
In this highly collaborative role, the successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders nationwide, including third-party growers, to promote a consistent and rigorous approach to quality. Focus will include achieving compliance with various regulatory standards and audit requirements (such as Global Gap, SEDEX, and others), conducting root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement, and managing quality-related data and reporting for informed decision-making. Additionally, the role will play a key role in managing customer complaint investigations, ensuring that Redland's quality response is timely, thorough, and aligned with our high standards.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Quality Assurance within the food manufacturing, horticulture, or FMCG sectors, ideally with a focus on fruit or perishable products. Success requires strong commercial acumen and demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic influencing skills, enabling the Group Manager Quality Assurance to balance Redland's quality objectives with broader business goals. With a keen eye for process optimisation and a solid understanding of industry standards and compliance requirements, the Group Manager will be instrumental in supporting Redland to be Australia's premier producer of quality fruit. Redland has sites right across Australia, and as such, travel will be a requirement of this role.
Apply now and take the next step in your career with us! Submit your application including your resume and cover letter today. We will be contacting candidates with the right experience as we receive their applications. In anticipation of a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We hire great people from all walks of life with a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
We are seeking a committed individual for this important role. Candidates must have full working rights in Australia and a Drivers Licence. Interviews are now open - please don't delay!
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a Quality Assurance Manager?What's your expected annual base salary? #J-18808-Ljbffr