Quality Assurance & Control (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Full time
Varied benefits on offer + supportive culture
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.
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 team Bridging the gap between our suppliers, distribution centres and stores, our Supply Chain team works with thousands of trusted businesses every day. We work hard to make life easier, safer and more sustainable across our network.
You'll be a key part of our Quality Management team who maintain the supply of great quality food from our suppliers to our stores.
About the role You'll lead a team of Quality Inspectors (within New South Wales) who check fresh produce, meat, dairy and seafood as it comes into the Eastern Creek distribution centre (DC). You'll effectively collaborate with other Quality Managers around the country to develop and compare continuous improvement initiatives that can be rolled out or amended for purpose.
Other ways you'll make an impact:
• Coach, lead and develop a medium sized diverse team
• Summarise and prioritise key supplier performance issues to the category teams to drive supplier performance improvements
• Partner with the Distribution Centre teams to ensure a safe and productive workplace for the team
• Review and highlight opportunities for improvement - based on data from arrival and shelf-life assessments (trend analysis), as well as store feedback and audit results
• Collaboratively partner with varied internal and external stakeholders
About you and your skills This role will leverage your proven people leadership and management experience. Being part of a dedicated DC team couple with a continuous improvement mindset will enable success in this role.
You will also ideally have:
• Hold a Science tertiary education qualification (preferred, but not mandatory)
• Strong team management and leadership experience to drive engagement and build on talent
• Proven relevant industry experience in technical and quality roles, as well as comfort working in a chilled environment
• Technical skills and know-how, coupled with knowledge of the Food Standards Code
• Knowledge of and exposure to working with multiple products across produce and fresh foods
• Cross functional influencing - work with product technologists, product developers and category managers
• Exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written
• Effective resource management
Please note that applications will close on the 27th June.
Take your next step into something bigger, apply nowWith 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 disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email (email protected)
Job ID:124646
Employment Type:Full time
Coles Group is home to some of Australia's iconic and most trusted brands and is one of the biggest employers with 120,000 team members in every state and territory. Our workforce is diverse including groceries and liquor retail operations, online, manufacturing, cleaning and trolley services, drivers, supply chain, and commercial and corporate services.
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Coles Group is home to some of Australia's iconic and most trusted brands and is one of the biggest employers with 120,000 team members in every state and territory. Our workforce is diverse including groceries and liquor retail operations, online, manufacturing, cleaning and trolley services, drivers, supply chain, and commercial and corporate services.
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