Quality Assurance Officer

What will I contribute?

Delivery of Quality Assurance compliance, HACCP and GMP. Assisting with initiatives, and the driving of continuous quality improvement plans. 

Here's what you'll be doing.

• Support the development and implementation of the Food Safety system 
• Manages QC Officers and coordinates QC activities
• Manage Hygiene and Sanitation program 
• Update quality procedure, work instruction and form as required
• Carry out sampling, testing and product assessment as required
• Issue and manage QA paperwork for designated locations
• Conducts daily line checks, weekly and monthly GMP audits
• Conduct training for staff and external contractors as per schedule
• Investigate non-conformance, implement corrective actions and continuous improvement activities
• Conduct internal audit of quality system, ensure audit preparedness 
• Participate and support all external audits
• Coordinates validation and verification activities 
• Drive Food Safety Culture through engagement and initiatives with wider team
• Provide support to Category teams as required
• Support annual label review
• Support NPD team in NPD trials and first production of new product
• Support QA/business projects and initiatives and other duties as required

What do I need for the role?

You'll have:

• Tertiary qualifiction in Food Science or a related discipline with at least 3 years experience as a Quality Assurance Coordinator or in a similar role. 
• Proven experience implementing and monitoring Quality Management Systems and knowledge of third-party certification standards such as HACCP, BRC and ISO. 
• Completion of current HACCP qualifications and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of food production systems including food safety and microbiology.
• Capacity to comply with and support applicable legislative requirements and Company policy and procedures.
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What does Perfection offer me?

You'll join a company that's on an exciting journey of innovation and growth. The Perfection Fresh Group is an Australian-based business that grows, packs and markets fresh produce both domestically and internationally. 

One of Australia's largest family businesses, Perfection Fresh has a history of 40-plus years, and is listed on the Australian Financial Review's top 100 private companies in Australia. We employ more than 1000 people across a wide range of settings, including farms, glasshouses, markets, value-add production, and corporate services.  Find out more about us on www.perfection.com.au

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