QA Manager
1 day ago
Your new company
This well-established, family-run food manufacturer based in South West Sydney has a proud history of delivering high-quality products across domestic and export markets. Supplying to major retailers as well as international customers, the company is committed to excellence in product safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Your new role
As the QA Manager, you will take a hands-on leadership role ensuring all quality systems and compliance standards are met across both high and low care production environments. You will oversee site audits, regulatory requirements, and certification programs while leading and mentoring the QA team to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve QA and food safety management systems aligned with HACCP, GMP and SQF standards to ensure compliance at all stages of the supply chain.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian food safety laws, export regulations, and certification requirements. Ensure all products meet relevant standards and manage documentation for compliance and regulatory submissions.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments, reviewing documentation, validation, and compliance with food safety standards; work collaboratively with suppliers to resolve issues and improve supply chain quality.
- Lead and coordinate all aspects of food safety programs across manufacturing and importing operations, including risk assessment, hazard analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare for and manage internal and external audits, including BRC, SQF/CFMSR, FSC, and regulatory inspections. Address findings promptly and implement corrective actions.
- Foster a culture of food safety awareness and quality excellence through staff training, proactive communication, and leadership.
- Identify opportunities to innovate and optimise quality workflows, reducing waste and enhancing product safety and quality.
- Maintain meticulous records of quality metrics, audit reports, non-conformance incidents, and corrective actions.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a proactive and experienced QA professional with strong exposure to food manufacturing environments.
- Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
- Proven QA leadership experience in food manufacturing.
- Strong track record managing internal audits.
- Knowledge of retailer requirements and a solid understanding of certification processes such as BRC, SQF, CFMSR, HACCP
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence and drive compliance across the site.
- Experience working across high-care and low-care environments.
What you'll get in return
- The opportunity to join a family-run, values-driven organisation.
- A pivotal role with scope to influence quality and compliance across the site.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Supportive leadership and long-term career prospects in a growing business.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Sean Robb on
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Quality or Food Manufacturing, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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