Specialist Quality Assurance

1 day ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia McCormick & Company Full time
  • Full-time QA Opportunity on afternoon shift based on the Sunshine Coast
  • Join a Food Safety team where coastal living meets Career Growth
  • Advance your food safety career within a Global Organisation

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Quality Assurance Specialist to join our afternoon shift team. In this role, you'll be the on-the-floor champion of product quality and food safety, partnering closely with Operations to ensure our standards are upheld and continuously improved. You'll be the key QA contact during afternoon production, providing guidance, coaching, and decision-making support to maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory requirements.

This is a hands-on role where you'll lead quality governance activities, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our quality culture and performance.

About Us

Join our team at McCormick, a leading food manufacturing site known for our commitment to quality and safety. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work
environment that values innovation and teamwork. Our success hinges on our people, who are our greatest asset. We put our people first, people who take what they do
seriously but not themselves and have been recognized as anEmployer of Choice. We are home to some of Australia's most iconic brands including Keens, Aeroplane Jelly
and Gourmet Garden and we are proud to be The Future of Flavor

Benefits

A supportive culture & work‐life balance: enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your well‐being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and
personal life seamlessly.
Health & Wellness Initiatives: Access a variety of programs focused on your physical and mental well‐being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
Community Engagement: Be part of a team that gives back Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community.
Family‐Friendly Policies: Benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive program to help you transition back to
work as a new parent.
Employee Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards program, highlighting your contributions and hard work.
Engagement Activities: Enjoy regular fun‐filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit.
Flexible Novated Lease Options: Take advantage of novated lease programs with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day quality activities, overseeing product control, and ensuring timely reporting of incidents. You'll conduct internal audits, document findings, and drive corrective actions to uphold site standards. Additionally, you'll deliver training sessions, toolbox talks, and informal coaching to build quality awareness across teams. You'll also support record-keeping and compliance reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through involvement in QA and site-wide projects.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be a confident and collaborative quality professional with a strong technical background and a passion for food safety. You will thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy being a visible, approachable presence on the production floor.

You'll bring:

  • A bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field
  • 3-4 years' experience in a QA role within food manufacturing or a regulated industry
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Quality Management Systems
  • Skills in auditing, problem-solving, and root cause analysis
  • A decisive mindset with excellent communication and influencing skills
  • A valid Driver's License

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on food safety and quality, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role by close of businessFriday, 26 September 2025.

Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application. Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted following interview. Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.

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