Who We Are
SunPork Group is dedicated to delivering the finest quality fresh Australian pork to market. We are proud to be the largest Australian farmer owned and operated producer of quality Australian pork products. Employing 1,500+ employees across 52 locations in Australia and NZ.
Our SunPork Fresh Processing facility at Eagle Farm forms an integral part of the Group, producing a variety of 'Heat and Eat’ products.
What We Offer
By joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing family – passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates.
At SunPork we provide:
- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Attractive remuneration
- Discounts to 400+ retailers, including major supermarkets and petrol stations
The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a proactive and adaptable Quality Assurance Manager to support us on our journey of continuous improvement as we continue to grow into the future based at our at SunPork Fresh Processing Value- Add Facility in Eagle Farm.
The purpose of this role is to monitor and provide direct, hands-on leadership of the Quality Assurance program liaising with the production team to lead continuous improvement through practical solutions.
Reporting to the Group Quality Systems Manager, some key accountabilities include:
- Actively drive staff understanding of food safety and related procedures and protocols, through effective communication, demonstration and coaching while identifying specific training requirements
- Effectively manage the Eagle Farm Quality department to ensure sufficient quality support around production requirements is provided at all times.
- Set site Quality KPI’s and provide clear and accurate reports identifying any shortcomings well ahead of time to ensure corrective actions can be taken.
- Ensure SunPork Fresh Processing operations conform to food safety regulations and Quality Systems requirements though partnering with the production team to implement practical solutions that meet system requirements.
- Continual quality checks to monitor product integrity & packing presentation.
- Implement and monitor QA methods and procedures for raw materials, processes and product (i.e. personal hygiene, MHA, temperatures, tares, weights, allergens, segregation, etc), to meet system requirements with a focus on best practice.
- Liaise with the production team to ensure that work and product safe operating procedures are adhered to at all times, escalating breaches in policy as soon as practicable.
- Manage inspection and testing procedures for raw materials, manufacturing processes and finished products.
What We’re Looking For
SunPork has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team that is dedicated to producing high quality, sustainable welfare-optimal products.
As a key member of this team, the successful applicant must have:
- Previous experience in a similar Quality Assurance management role
- Experience in FMCG. Meat processing experience advantageous
- Familiar with BRC, Woolworths, Coles, Costco and AUSMEAT requirements
- HACCP trained
- Experience conducting internal audits (a qualification in internal audits is preferable)
- Ability to work within small time frames and provide prompt responses
- Experience leading a team to meet key deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail combined with organisational and time management skills
SunPork Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. A Pre-employment medical assessment will be required as part of the application process.
If you have the necessary skills and experience and feel you would be a great fit to our team, please apply now!