Food Technologist (Quality Systems Specialist)
For our client, a fast-growing Australian FMCG food manufacturer producing high-quality chilled products for major retailers, we are currently looking for a Food Technologist (Quality Systems Specialist) to join the team on permanent basis.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role ensures quality systems are effective, audit-ready, and continuously improving.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including controlled changes to processes, specifications, and documentation
- Lead internal audits and GMP inspections, and manage the CAPA system to ensure strong root cause analysis and timely close-out
- Support external audits, including preparation, hosting, and responses
- Manage the Approved Supplier Program, ensuring suppliers are assessed, approved, and monitored
- Investigate and close out customer complaints, identifying trends and preventing recurrence
- Partner with operations to embed practical procedures and improve compliance on the floor
About You
- Food Science/Food Technology degree
- You'll have strong hands-on experience with QMS, GMP and CAPA processes, ideally gained over several years in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement mindset
- Experience with systems such as Fishbowl or SafetyCulture highly regarded
- Full Australian working rights
Food Technologist (Quality Systems Specialist) in Sunshine Coast employer: Evolve Scientific
Join a leading pharmaceutical company in the Southeast suburbs of Melbourne, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to quality and compliance. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that promotes continuous improvement, this role offers meaningful opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Enjoy the benefits of full-time hours, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry.
