Lead quality and food safety through Lifestyle’s next stage of growth.
About Us:
Lifestyle Bakery is a leading privately owned South Australian Food Manufacturer of gluten free products. Embarking on a bold strategy underpinned by product category specialization, it has achieved rapid growth across multiple market segments nationally and internationally. It is now clearly positioned as the "go to" company, being the "pace setter" that has taken its category to another level. With this exceptional positioning comes an equally strong market expectation of the highest standards and levels of performance.
We are looking for an initiative-taking and competent Quality Assurance Manager to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is taking gluten free baking to a new level.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager, we are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead a team of two, driving quality and food safety.
You will have strong people skills and capability to engage with managers, staff and customer contacts.
You will take ownership of the site’s Quality Management System working closely with our major customers, as well the operational teams to maintain compliance, resolve quality issues and drive practical solutions
What You Will Do:
Customer engagement: - you will have regular communication with key stakeholders within our major customer group
Systems: - Own and maintain our food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, allergen management)
Compliance: - Lead audits, inspections, and certification readiness
Product and supplier quality: - Manage supplier approval, specifications, and ingredient verification.
Issues and improvement: - Investigate non-conformances, complaints and recalls, drive corrective actions and be heavily involve in training whilst leading from the shop floor.
Testing and Reporting: - Monitor product testing, shelf life, and labelling accuracy, report on quality KPIs, recommend and implement improvements
What We Are Looking For:
Skills and knowledge: a minimum of 3 years in a leadership position, with Food Science, Quality, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
Manufacturing experience: Hands‑on quality assurance experience within food manufacturing.
Technical knowledge: Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems, including audits, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
Practical leadership: A collaborative, hands‑on style with strong documentation, analytical and critical thinking skills, and the confidence to influence quality behaviours.
Desirable experience: Leading at a senior leadership level to drive Quality.
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Quality Assurance Manager in Adelaide employer: Lifestyle Bakery
Lifestyle Bakery is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment in Pooraka, SA, where you can thrive as a Factory Process Worker. With full-time and casual positions available, employees benefit from a structured morning roster, opportunities for career advancement, and a commitment to workplace safety and quality. Join our dedicated team and enjoy a clean working atmosphere while contributing to the production of high-quality gluten-free baked goods.
