Bindaree Food Group (BFG) is a vertically integrated supply chain business delivering global meat solutions both domestically and internationally and has solidified its position as a prominent leader in the Australian meat industry. Job DescriptionOur Burleigh Heads facility is our retail ready production site, taking beautiful cuts of beef and lamb and slicing, mincing, flavouring and trimming products to produce what you see on supermarket shelves! We supply to large retail customers domestically and export internationally. We have approximately 180 team members across warehouse, production, maintenance, quality, technical, and on-site corporate support. The site currently operates a Monday to Friday roster with a first shift starting at 5am and second shift at 9am.Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Quality Assurance Manager is a member our site Senior Leadership team and has oversight over the quality team of seven, providing technical and operational quality assurance service for the site. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement policies, procedures and training that ensures employee knowledge and compliance of HACCP standards are metOversee third party and customer food safety and quality audits; ensure non-conformance issues are rectified within time frames providedEstablish non-conformance processes and reporting that provide early alert and or early reporting of issues arising; provide timely response to issues, resolving every issue in the quickest time frames achievableMaintain currency of knowledge across changes and proposed changes to HACCP regulations and requirements of customers under supply agreementsEnsure that our operations are maintained at and in compliance with HACCPManage and maintain the QMS to meet the requirements of BRC, SQF, Coles Manufacturing Standard, Aldi Addendum requirements or other customer specific requirements for the Burleigh Heads site.Conduct internal audits and external audits (if required)Conduct scheduled QMS verifications.Assist with the management of the site document control system.Handle customer requests for technical information (eg. accreditation documentation, specifications, export compliance documentation, etc.). Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout you: You are a positive and collaborative leader who is solutions focusedYou have proven success in a hands on Quality Assurance leadership positionYou have strong knowledge of global and national food safety certification, legislation and industry standards including GFSI, BRC, SQF and customer standards including Coles Food Manufacturing Supplier Requirements and ALDI Addendum.You hold tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology or equivalent industry experience. You are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and rapport building skills.Why Choose Us?Competitive salary because we value your expertise.Join a top-tier team in the meat processing industry.Salary packaging, including novated leasingDiscounts on meat products, RM Williams and gym membershipsReady to Join the Team?If you're passionate about food safety and are looking for a role to make your mark, we want to hear from you! Apply today!#J-18808-Ljbffr
