At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management and drive food safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Krio Krush, a growing Australian food manufacturing business.
- Benefits: Collaborative team culture with a focus on safety and integrity.
- Other info: Opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quality Assurance and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Quality Assurance Manager (Ingredient Manufacturing)
Lead Quality. Drive Food Safety. Make an Impact.
Join Krio Krush and take ownership of quality, food safety and continuous improvement across a growing Australian food manufacturing business.
We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Quality Assurance Manager who thrives on maintaining the highest standards, leading audits with confidence, and building a strong food safety culture from the factory floor to leadership level.
If you're passionate about quality excellence and enjoy driving meaningful improvements that protect customers, products and brands, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Site Operations Manager, you'll lead our Quality Management Systems and ensure ongoing compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001, Halal and regulatory requirements.
This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll influence quality outcomes across the business while managing audits, improving systems, developing people and supporting operational excellence.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and continuously improve quality management systems, policies and procedures
- Drive compliance across GMP, HACCP, FSSC, ISO and food safety standards
- Manage internal audits, inspections and external certification audits
- Investigate customer complaints, quality issues and non-conformances
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Coordinate allergen, microbiological and environmental testing programs
- Monitor quality performance, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead food safety and quality training across the site
- Coach and support production teams to embed quality best practice
- Maintain quality documentation, training records and compliance reporting
- Partner with customers, suppliers and auditors to ensure ongoing compliance and quality excellence
- What You'll Bring
We're looking for a quality professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership capability.
- Proven experience in a Quality Assurance, Food Safety or Quality Systems leadership role within food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, GMP and food manufacturing compliance requirements
- Experience leading internal and external audits
- Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Strong documentation, reporting and quality system management experience
- Experience managing supplier quality programs and customer requirements
- The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Why Join Krio Krush?
At Krio Krush, quality isn't just a compliance requirement. It's part of who we are.
You’ll join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly contribute to product quality, customer satisfaction and business growth.
Our Values
- Safety – We put safety first, every day.
- One Team – We succeed together.
- Integrity – We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- Care – We care for our people, customers and communities.
- Customer First – We deliver quality and service our customers can trust.
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Quality Assurance Manager in Sydney employer: Krio Krush Basic Foods Pty. Limited
Key Food Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney or Melbourne. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that is committed to making a meaningful impact in the Australian Independent grocery market.
Contact Details:
Krio Krush Basic Foods Pty. Limited Recruitment Team
