Quality Assurance Manager

At Kellogg’s we are immersed in a performance culture that drives business growth, where you are given the opportunity to thrive and are empowered to do more than you imagined._

We are a global powerhouse in cereals and snacks and we make some of Australia’s favourite foods. Our iconic brands include Nutri-Grain, Special K, Sultana Bran and Coco Pops (cereals), LCMs and Pringles (snacks). We continue to innovate and stay close to our customers to remain on top of the game

Leading our Quality team, the role of Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of our QA programs, policies and procedures to ensure that we continuously improve and sustain a high-quality product is manufactured at our Botany manufacturing plant.

We’re passionate about our people and our brands and this role plays a key role in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality foods that our consumers love and have done so for generations

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You will be a part of our success by:

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- Ensuring the Botany facility adheres to and meets all quality and food safety laws, regulations and corporate policies including BRC certification and compliance
- Leading and managing customer complaint reduction program, supplier quality assurance, traceability quality programs and training for the facility to ensure compliance and execution of required programs
- Manage all aspects of internal and external audits as related to Quality Assurance and supporting the Food Safety and Sanitation programs
- Provide technical support as required for all plant quality issues, plant new product trials, including partnering cross-functionally to continuously implement & improve such programs
- Lead and manage hygiene and sanitation function. Kellogg and third party contractors.
- Embed and maintain Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance ways of working
- Development and leadership of the Quality team which includes two direct reports & five indirect

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Skills, experience & attributes sought:_**
We’re looking for an individual with tertiary qualifications in Food Science & Technology or Microbiology or equivalent with a strong track record of success in a Quality Assurance role in Food Manufacturing. You will have an extensive knowledge or food production from a Quality perspective and a thorough understanding of BRC certification design and implementation.
Working cross-functionally is a core element of this team so your ability to communicate, negotiate and influence at all levels will be critical to you & your teams success.
Leading the Quality function you will ensure your team uphold the high standards required, are engaged and presented with opportunities to learn and develop both personally and professionally.

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Benefits, culture & company:_**
We’re a company that makes great food and we hire great people

Since first establishing in Australia in 1924, we have grown as an organisation and whilst our range of products has expanded our over-arching goal is still the same, to nourish with our foods.
Our K values (integrity & respect, accountability, passion, simplicity, success and humility and hunger) shape our Kellogg culture and guide the way the business is run.

We offer our employees competitive salaries including performance related bonuses and incentives, free on-site car parking and employee flexibility. Our well-being benefits are varied with offerings to suit everybody at every stage in your life - they include a well-being allowance and 3 x ‘Being at your best days’ annually - which are three days of leave to focus on your well-being.

As an individual you can grow and develop your career with the support of your Manager and development programs. The benefit of a global organization is you can take your career off-shore.
Kellogg (Aust) Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer that aims to provide an inclusive work environment involving everyone and embracing the diverse talent of its people.