AddressImmediate start for the right person
- Great working environment
- Located in Dandenong South
- Permanent, Full-time position - NIGHT SHIFT
About the business
AYVA Packaging is an Australian privately owned and operated plastic packaging company, that specialises in the production and supply of high-quality plastic pails, barrels, cartridges & closures.
Our people, customers, and environment are at the heart of what we do. Our state-of-the-art equipment and technology allow us to provide high-quality, innovative, and sustainable packaging solutions to meet the needs of all our customers.
We have implemented sustainable and efficient manufacturing processes with products that are 100% recyclable as we believe in the conservation of our environment for generations to come.
We are an enthusiastic group of people and family values guide how we interact with each other.
Come and join us!
About Our Team
We are a company that walks the talk when it comes to our people. When you join our team, you will find that we have created a genuine environment with regular opportunities to connect with your colleagues.
Other benefits include:
- Great working environment with family values
- Ongoing training and development
- Flexible working
- Fresh Fruit weekly
- On-Site Parking
The Opportunity
As a member of the Site Technical team, the Quality Assurance Technician role is a technical position, reporting directly to the Quality Manager. The role is responsible for providing quality management to the production process.
This position will suit a person who is detail oriented. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in maintaining the current HACCP and ISO Certification, ensuring that all relevant documentation is to standard and in line with certification regulations.
- Maintain and implement quality control procedures to eliminate Non-Conformances. Target of zero customer CAR to be achieved over the next 12 months.
- Work with the process workers and technicians and the Manufacturing Manager to ensure non-conforming products are rectified as soon as possible to allow for production to run at optimal capacity.
- Support site performance achievement by driving a quality culture through coaching & building capability in production team members.
- Assist production teams by being a key part of New Product Development and changes to packaging.
- Assist and provide expertise with product quality testing.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of quality control activities and results.
- Participate in responding to internal and external audits and assist in the identification of issues to reduce audit risks.
- Assist with the investigation of external NCRs and identifying root causes.
- Investigate internal iCars, identify the root cause and provide corrective and preventative actions, training and timely close out.
- Manage Quality meeting agenda.
- Facilitate GMP and report findings to Quality Assurance Manager
- Ensure testing apparatus is maintained for calibration and servicing of equipment, and preparation of samples for external testing at nominated frequency.
- Conduct inspections and testing on finished products.
- Communicate with all stakeholders about any quality concerns.
- Drive a positive food safety and quality culture on site.
- Support the Quality Assurance Manager to build and maintain strong personal relationships with stakeholders.
About You
To be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate:
- Education in (Science/Food Science), or related field or significant relevant industry experience.
- 3-4 years experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and exhibit a high degree of flexibility.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, supervision, reporting and organisational skills with a high demonstrable level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Excellent understanding of HACCP systems and ISO standards
- Working knowledge of WHS Practices
- Demonstrate understanding and adherence to the Good Manufacturing Practice policy.
- Ability to prioritise work and competing timelines to meet expectations.
- Strong commitment to GMP and personal hygiene
- Strong focus on teamwork and delivering results.
- A proactive approach to resolving issues and high attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office, SAP and ASPECT skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Ayva, we are committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the community and the customers we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation.
