Quality Specialist

**Quality Specialist**

Flavour Makers is a family business at heart. We are an innovative and fast-growing manufacturing company with dry blending, wet sauce, retort and downpacking facilities. We not only work closely with major national retailers but also export into Asia, Europe and the Americas. Flavour Makers’ brands are market leaders in their categories.

Our success comes from knowing who we are, where we come from and where we are going. That's why, when building our team, we look for those most qualified for the position and those who share our passion and love of food.

It's our passion that drives us to go that step beyond our competitors.

**The Opportunity**

Due to a period of growth, we are looking for an energetic and passionate Quality Specialist to join our team at production sites in Braeside.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System
- Work with the Quality Manager to prepare for and participate in audits
- Check and test products during the production process to ensure it meets quality standards
- Check the quality of incoming and outgoing materials
- Document testing and inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and performance records
- Maintain the document control system
- Analyse results and make suggestions for improvement
- Assist with investigations and root cause analysis
- KPI reporting

**What we're looking for**:

- Pro-activeness & efficiency with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider team
- Strong organisational skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Portraying a professional image and high level of service to all internal and external customers
- Ability to effectively manage numerous priorities at any one time and achieve results

**What qualifications/experience will you need?**
- Working knowledge of a GFSI standard
- Internal and 3rd party auditing experience
- Tertiary qualification in Food Science or a similar discipline
- Minimum 2 years working in general food manufacturing across multiple processes

**Personal Qualities**
- Attention to detail
- Accurate record keeping
- Quality excellence
- Computer literacy
- Highly organised
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

**What do we offer?**
- A leader that cares for your professional and personal development
- A diverse range of manufacturing processes
- Competitive remuneration
- Employee benefits & health and wellbeing programs
- Free access for you and your family to our comprehensive employee assistance program (EAP)
- Novated lease program
- Free Onsite Parking

**Who should apply?**

If you are passionate about food and are looking to grow your quality career then we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 15/05/2025