As a Quality Manager - Operations, you will join our close-knit team in Smeaton Grange. You will be at the forefront of implementing and executing inspection, testing, and evaluation to ensure liquid milk products meet the requirements of The a2 Milk Company and act as a key enabler of its growth strategy. Responsibilities Manage the Smeaton Grange laboratory and all associated functions in this operation. Manage a team, with two direct reports and three indirect reports. Ensure product release occurs in a timely manner. Develop a training plan for Lab Staff in accordance with EA. Conduct GMP and Internal Audits for the site. Conduct external Supplier Audits as per schedule (some local travel may be required) Drive and participate in continuous improvement activities for lab and production site. Apply Problem-solving skills— to address and identify the root cause of site quality-related issues. Liaise with external suppliers to improve packaging performance for recurring issues. Work with Quality Manager – Systems to improve Food Safety Culture. Support new NPD or any projects on site. (including documentation) Skills & Experience Degree Qualified in Science/Food Technology or equivalent. 5 years of experience in Quality Management and leading a small team. Proven experience working with food/FMCG Industry. Working knowledge of Quality Systems and HACCP implementation. Lead Food Safety Auditor Trained. (desirable, not mandatory) Internal Auditor Trained. HACCP Trained. Leadership capability. High attention to detail. Fully proficient in the use of the MS Suite of products. Writing work instructions/procedures. 4 Litres of fresh a2 milk for each team member weekly. Enhanced paid parental leave across all locations (in Australia: 20 weeks primary carer and 4 weeks secondary carer), with no minimum tenure requirement for accessing paid parental leave. Women's health leave -5 days of paid leave each year for members of our team who need to manage the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, or severe endometriosis. Juggle Street- On-demand platform for childcare (and tutoring) in Australia and New Zealand. Global wellbeing day – bonus day off each year. Remote 'work from anywhere'– up to 2weeks a year. Families@a2 r esource portal: webinars, podcasts, online course and connect you with experts. Access to ourglobal reward and recognition platform which includes the largest employee discounts program in the world. Professional and personal development opportunities viaUdemy(global learning platform). Opportunities to get involved in community and sustainability initiatives. About The a2 Milk Company Our purpose is to pioneer the future of Dairy for good. The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. At every point The a2 Milk Company rethought how to do dairy. We do this today by pioneering: Science and innovation to make dairy accessible again The ability to rethink every element of the dairy industry Paying the supply chain fairly to maintain trusted and loyal relationships Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet. The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy. Conventional cows' milk contains two main types of beta casein protein, A2 protein and A1 protein – our branded milk is different from conventional cows' milk because it comes from cows selected to naturally produce only the A2 protein type and no A1. Consumers and healthcare professionals report that certain people who experience challenges drinking conventional cows' milk may experience benefits when they switch to a2 Milk. The a2 Milk Company has products and trading activities in Australia, New Zealand, Greater China, North America, and a selection of emerging markets. Our 'BOLD' company values are the guiding principles that shape our behaviour, decisions, and interactions. They serve as the compass that steers us in the right direction and unifies us through shared behaviours. How to apply Click APPLY or contact Priti Godhania on +64 27 220 5647 for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr
