Permanent full-time role based on site (Monday to Friday)Join a supportive and collaborative team cultureAre you passionate about quality and food safety?
Our client, a leading seafood business is seeking an experienced Quality Officer to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive quality initiatives, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and collaborate across departments to enhance operational excellence.
As the Senior Quality Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all seafood products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. You will play a pivotal role in managing quality systems, conducting audits, and leading improvements in quality and food safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities: Maintain quality management systems, ensuring compliance with HACCP, SQF, PRIMESAFE, and FSANZ standards.Monitor and analyse quality metrics to identify trends and drive improvements in the seafood processing line.Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth audit processes and compliance.Review and approve product labels to meet food labelling regulations, including allergen and nutritional information.Ensure product integrity by implementing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and food safety measures.Conduct regular audits of facilities, processes, and suppliers to uphold quality standards.Train and mentor staff on quality systems, food safety protocols, and best practices in seafood handling.Investigate and address customer complaints and non-conformance issues, implementing corrective actions as needed. To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications and skills: A Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.At least 5 years of experience in quality management within the food manufacturing industry.In-depth knowledge of food safety standards such as HACCP, FSANZ, PRIMESAFE, and SQF.Previous experience conducting internal audits.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working effectively with cross-functional teams.
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