At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance efforts and ensure food safety standards are met.
- Company: Join a global leader in food manufacturing with a rich history.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality roles and knowledge of food safety standards required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Newly Weds Foods Australia & New Zealand is a joint venture partnership between Newly Weds Foods and George Westons Food and was established in 1983. The Company has evolved over the last 80 years to be a truly international food manufacturing business, with 29 facilities globally and customers in over 80 countries around the world. Newly Weds Foods delivers the ultimate taste experience, and our goal is to partner with our customers in developing innovative new products that build their brand and bottom line.
About the role
We are seeking 2 x Quality Leads to join our Quality team, with opportunities available on Afternoon Shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm) and Night Shift (10:00pm - 6:00am). The Quality Lead is responsible for ensuring products meet quality, food safety and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Site Quality Manager, the role works closely with Production and other stakeholders, leads quality activities, manages non-conformances, supports compliance requirements, and drives continuous improvement across the site. The position also provides day-to-day leadership to the Quality Officers on shift and supports quality-related decision making.
Key responsibilities
- Shift Supervision: Assigning and prioritising tasks for the team on shift ensuring all work is completed accurately and on time. Provide support to the team regarding any quality issues during your shift and making decisions to stop production or segregate defective products and escalate to Site leadership team.
- Provide on the job guidance and coaching on quality processes and standards to team members. Acts as a point of contact for the shift between the quality team and other departments across the business.
- Ensures regular inspections and tests are conducted on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to meet required quality standards and specifications.
- Ensures all results of testing to ensure results are received on time and the finished product release in a timely manner.
- Support quality-related decision making, including managing non-conforming products and escalating issues when required.
- Maintain quality systems procedures and standards, testing records and compliance reporting for the site quality team.
- Conduct internal audits and support external audits to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, BRCGS and customer requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues.
- Foster a strong food safety and quality culture through coaching, mentoring and stakeholder engagement.
About you
- Proven experience in a similar Quality role.
- Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRCGS and food safety requirements.
- Experience managing non-conformances, root cause investigations and quality audits.
- Proven leadership, coaching and mentoring capabilities.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Quality Lead in Sydney employer: Newly Weds Foods
Newly Weds Foods Australia & New Zealand is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to engage with leading food manufacturers and contribute to meaningful product solutions in the meat processing sector. Located in vibrant cities like Sydney or Melbourne, our culture promotes teamwork and creativity, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in driving success and achieving shared goals.
