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Form of workRecently graduated or studying a qualification in Food Science? The Country Chef Bakery Co. is seeking an energetic, experienced and hands-on Quality Assurance Coordinator who is interested in joining our team on the Sunshine Coast.
Country Chef’s recipe for success has transformed us from a small family run start-up in the 1950’s, to one of Australia’s leading bakery businesses with partnerships that include Australia’s major retailers. While we compete in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, our menu for success remains our incredible ingredients, original ideas, and genuine craft in every product we bake. As we move into a new and exciting stage in the Country Chef story there’s one ingredient we cannot do without … our fantastic people!
About This Opportunity
As a Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will work closely with a range of teams across the business with a goal to support compliance and meet all regulatory, customer and company requirements.
Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Implements, communicates, and drives understanding among production personnel regarding quality, food safety and compliance requirements
- Conduct routine audits, inspections and reviews as required
- Assist in maintain site HACCP Program, Quality Management System and Document Control System
- Liaises with staff to ensure that quality is maintained, reports at findings to management
- Sample & evaluate product quality to ensure a high standard is maintained
- Manage internal calibration program
- Manage product assessment and testing programme
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on issues found and carry out corrective Actions
- Coordinates daily QA tasks to assure objectives are met
- Conducts and reports on outcomes of internal audits to the management team
- Assist with external audits
- Assist with investigations of customer complaints
- Assist in site compliance requirements and validation / verification activities
About You
- Qualification in Food Science (or currently studying)
- Demonstrated QC experience (preferred)
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Demonstrates a good sense of priorities, structures workload effectively and delivers consistently good results
- Able to communicate effectively, employing tact and discretion and demonstrating a genuine desire to provide a good service
- Willingness to be hands on, work as part of a flexible team providing support or cover for colleagues
- Knowledge of GMP and HACCP standards and or have experience working in an FMCG/Manufacturing environment
- Ability to work alone and unsupervised
- Excellent communication & time management skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with regulatory authorities, fostering a constructive partnership
Why Join Us
This role offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's growth and quality culture. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously in a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the development of its people.
- Full time permanent position with an established national business
- Personal and professional growth and development
- Great organisational culture and supportive team environment
- Paid Birthday Leave - enjoy a paid day off on your birthday
- Employee Assistance Program to help support you through life’s challenges
- Flexible working hours
Ultimately, we’re looking for someone who embodies our values, enhances our dynamic team culture and who has the capacity to grow and develop with our business. If this sounds like you – APPLY NOW!
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