Quality & Food Safety Coordinator – Dairy FMCG in Dandenong

At Moondarra Cheese, we are Australia's No.1 manufacturer of soft and creamy flavoured cheese. Established in 1999 and based in Dandenong South, we are a thriving, family-owned business with a passion for cheese that extends to our recent acquisition of Tarago Cheese. Our team of people are dedicated cheese loving professionals, surrounded in a culture of respect and positive contribution. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, we continuously invest in new technology and process improvements to maintain our industry-leading standards.

We are currently seeking a proactive and hands-on Quality Coordinator to join our Quality team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this full-time position plays a key role in developing and improving our food safety programs, processes, and procedures. This is a hands-on role that works closely with cross-functional teams—including Management and Production—and requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.

The key focus of this position is to:

• Promote a strong quality and food safety culture across the site
• Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Lead the Approved Supplier Program and site audit activities
• Conduct regular verifications to ensure effectiveness of the Quality Management System
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Update and maintain site HACCP plans and key procedures
• Participate in New Product Development (NPD) processes, including ideation, ingredient approval, and pre-production reviews
• Coordinate and lead internal and external audits
• Manage the Corrective Action system, both internally and externally
• Investigate quality issues and customer, supplier, and consumer complaints
• Conduct risk assessments and improve Pre-requisite Programs
• Support daily quality tasks, including sampling, inspections, documentation verification, and product release
• Maintain product specifications, standards, and recipes
• Support Quality and GMP training across the site

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Food Science or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Quality role within an FMCG environment, preferably Dairy
• HACCP training and a good understanding of microbiology and food chemistry
• Internal Auditor qualification (Lead Auditor training/experience preferred)
• Experience with corrective action, root cause analysis, and risk management
• Strong communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Proficiency in computer systems and an organised, methodical approach to prioritising tasks
• Knowledge of Donesafe (preferred)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company that is a leader in its field. So, if you are a Quality professional who is highly motivated, have the required attributes, experience and qualifications and want to champion Food Safety & Quality in a progressive manufacturing environment, then apply now by sending an updated resume & cover letter outlining why you believe you would be suitable for this role.

We are keen to appoint a suitable applicant ASAP so apply now.