Join one of Australia's largest, most diverse and inclusive agribusiness companies.
We invest in you To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses. To support your family and meet your personal goals – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best program. Build a long-term career in agriculture Career development opportunities – 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business. Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers. Make a difference Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and contribute to our regular engagement surveys. Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives. And so much more! The People's Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going. Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes "life-happens" and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world. Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business. Role
The Quality Officer at SW will play a vital role in ensuring that food safety and quality compliance is maintained in accordance with both Company and industry standards. This role also carries responsibility for the technical compliance of SW and private label packaged goods in the marketplace.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Food Safety and Quality Systems & Processes
Review and maintain the Policies, Procedures and documentation of the Food Safety and Quality Management System and support continuous improvement and training of this framework. Maintain currency and ensure compliance with Australian and international food legislation and labelling requirements, including GMP and HACCP standards. Conduct, document and report on routine internal audits. Document, conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions for internal and external non-conformances. Participate in third party audits. In collaboration with the operations team, conduct staff training as required. Support operational staff in maintaining quality KPIs. Engage with and foster a positive food safety and quality culture with all levels of staff. Support customer experience through investigation of and response to complaints and other feedback. Participate in product quality improvement and new product development activities. Sample registrations and analysis. Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, Science or equivalent. Experience in a Quality role within the food or similar manufacturing industry. Meticulous approach and attention to detail. Experience with GFSI and retailer quality systems. Experience in food safety and quality auditing. Ability to conduct effective training. Ability to stay calm and work effectively under pressure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster and support a team approach. Preparedness to work flexible hours when required. Desirable
Trained internal food safety auditor. Meet formal HACCP training requirements. Knowledge of Halal and Kosher programs. About us
At Stahmann Webster, we pride ourselves on being farm-to-table producers of world-class pecans, walnuts, macadamias, and almonds. With a history stretching back almost 200 years, we are one of Australia's oldest companies and a pioneer of the tree nut industry in this country.
Our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we take pride in our past and draw on a depth of experience while continuing to develop our team and hone our techniques. Research, innovation, and technology aid and challenge us to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices.
We are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business and to building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. Our commitment to safety, to our people, and to our community lies at the heart of our values.
Values-based organisation
At Stahmann Webster our values lie at the heart of all of our decisions.
Growth mindset – we continually challenge ourselves to improve what we do and how we do it. Empowerment – we take ownership, and we hold ourselves and others to account with honesty and strength of character. Resilience – we learn, grow and move forward in the face of adversity or challenge. Connection – we make the time to connect with each other and our communities. Humble – we aim to create great impact while staying down-to-earth and true to our values. #J-18808-Ljbffr