Quality Assurance Coordinator

**Your Impact**

Embark on a compelling journey as a proactive and dynamic Quality Assurance Coordinator at our Laverton facility, where innovation and excellence define our commitment to quality. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, you will assume a pivotal role in managing the laboratory team and functions, driving continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance Laboratory performance while ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.

**Please note: This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity.**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Strategise, supervise, and coordinate resources for laboratory functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Laboratory performance, including communication, 5S, and structured improvement.
- Manage Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs, including GLP, quality specification management, and calibration of laboratory instruments.
- Oversee training of personnel in Quality, Hygiene, and GLP responsibilities.
- Control stock take, purchasing, suppliers, and budget for site and lab consumables.
- Maintain ISO and AGPRM requirements for the laboratories and coordinate internal audits.
- Responsible for maintaining all process and stability within the laboratory function and for the sensory program.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, and lead the problem solving for equipment break down.

**About You**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Qualifications in Continuous Improvement Systems (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) are advantageous.
- 3-4 years experience in a laboratory or Manufacturing environment, with expertise in equipment Management, preferably within FMCG.
- Advanced technical skills and experience in HPLC and GC
- Proficiency in database systems, including SAP.
- A strategic mind versed in SPC or similar quality capability methodologies, ready to elevate our processes.
- Advanced data analysis and computer skills, including Office package
- You excel in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving collective success.
- You have a proven track record in driving and managing change initiatives, guiding teams through transitions with resilience and adaptability.
- You have a desire to lead and develop teams to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

**But why Asahi Beverages, you ask?**

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work - we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.