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.
About the role
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)
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Quality Coordinator employer: Moondarra Cheese Pty
Moondarra Cheese Pty offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in Dandenong South, where employees can thrive in a fast-paced food production setting. With flexible shift options and comprehensive training provided, staff enjoy opportunities for personal growth and development while contributing to the creation of high-quality products. The company fosters a collaborative culture, ensuring that every team member feels valued and engaged.
