We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands.
At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.About the teamOur Commercial team is a large but close-knit group.
We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit at Coles Supermarkets, and Coles Local.
We pride ourselves on the partnerships that we build, new ideas we develop and how passionately we work on convenient, healthy solutions for our customers.About the roleReporting to the Supplier Audit & Compliance Manager, you will undertake audits of Coles Brand suppliers to the Coles Food or Non-Food Manufacturing Supplier Requirements standard; communicate audit outcomes and close out non-conformances with suppliers to agreed timeframes.
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Given the national locations of Coles Brand suppliers, this role will include regular travel with 80% of your role being based at supplier sites.You will also:Report on target audits at Coles Brand suppliers to confirm compliance to responsible sourcing initiatives and identify and address issues.Demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to deal with urgent supplier issues at short notice.Provide coaching and feedback to develop technical capabilities of Coles Brand suppliers and product technologists.Review repetitive non-conformances from audits to identify areas for improvement for Coles Brand suppliers.Work with Coles product technologists to address non-conformance with suppliers and Coles Quality Academy providers to ensure effective training is developed.Participate in technical scorecarding for Coles Brand suppliers.Input to the strategy guiding Coles Brand supplier performance.About you and your skillsTertiary degree in Food Science and Technology.Minimum five years' experience in food or related industries, in quality assurance or product safety within manufacturing, retail or inspection functions.Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles.Demonstrated safety competence in a range of specific product categories (e.g.
thermal processing, chilled ready to eat foods, allergen-free foods).Proactive, firm but fair approach; willing to share knowledge to drive positive change.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Confident stakeholder management with the ability to build relationships and resolve conflict.Driver's licence and own transport.Take your next step into something bigger, apply now.With us, it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm.
And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve.
We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities.
For further information and additional contact details visit the ' Our Recruitment Process ' section of our careers site or email ****** ID: 130366Employment Type: Full time
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