Quality Assurance Manager

Murray River Pet Food specialises in high-quality pet food manufacturing. An innovative regional organisation located on the beautiful Murray River, we are a division of Staughton Group which is a dynamic family owned Australian business leading the manufacturing industry.
  
We use innovative air drying technology to manufacture premium Australian pet food and treats for both private label and own brand lines. Murray River Pet Food is constantly researching and developing new processes to ensure our products are top quality, ground-breaking and accessible to the wholesale and retail markets.
  
Started over 30 years ago, Staughton Group remains proudly family owned and operated. Our innovative business entities offer a professional, friendly, can-do culture and excellent career prospects exist thanks to the rapid growth of our businesses. 
  
Our values make us who we are: Pride, Integrity, Innovation, Tenacity and Collaboration.
  
The Role:
  
This role is based on site in Howlong NSW in the Albury/Wodonga region.

Reporting to the QA and R&D Manager, the Quality Assurance Manager is a business critical role, you will oversee all Quality functions and work closely with Production and R&D. You will guide the business and our internal teams to ensure MRPF maintains the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance in pet food production.  The position will foster continuous improvement and take the lead for our annual audits, reporting and compliance to ensure we maintain all our accreditations whilst driving the quality culture within the business.
  
Duties include:

• Manage the ongoing development and implementation of the site quality management systems in collaboration with internal teams
• First of point of contact for Quality issues for customers including Woolworths and Coles
• Ensure company compliance with all relevant quality, food safety, and legislative requirements
• Provide strong leadership, training and coaching support to the quality and production teams, promoting a strong food safety culture across the company
• Ensure all QA practices, governance and frameworks are being adhered to
• Drive GMP and SQF standards across the business
• Manage all food safety certification programs and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with current and new food legislative requirements – PFIAA
• Strengthen cross functional communication and collaboration to set priorities, work through barriers and present recommendations to ensure the ongoing success of the QA function

Skills Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the Pet Food, Food Manufacturing or FMCG environment in Quality field
• Strong understanding of Food Safety and Quality Assurance practices
• An excellent understanding of all food safety regulatory standards with an in-depth knowledge GMP and HACCP standards
• Proven ability to manage an external audit
• Sound computer skill including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to all levels within the organisation and ability to work collaboratively with Managers and Supervisors to conduct QA investigations

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Dynamic, innovative environment
• Excellent career growth and development

 
For further information or a confidentially discussion contact the People and Culture team on 02 6052 4*** or email **@staughtongroup.com.au  
 
Staughton Group is an equal opportunity employer.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
 
Applications close Wednesday 20th March 2024