AddressRidley Agriproducts Pty Ltd Ridley, part of Ridley Corporation has been an integral part of Australian agriculture for over 30 years. Our purpose is to lead animal nutrition by solving the production challenges of today and tomorrow.
We believe:
- Meaningful change happens through meaningful partnerships
- Feed needs to be viewed as part of an end-to-end Ecosystem
- Animal Nutrition is the key to more sustainable and profitable farming
What's on offer?
We are seeking to appoint an energetic and highly self-motivated individual to the Quality Business Partner role. Reporting to the Head of Quality, the successful applicant will be accountable for coaching and supporting leaders in driving a positive and engaged quality culture. This role is also accountable for providing fit for purpose, functional management systems to effectively manage quality improvements and risks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Establish and maintain strong Business Partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Enable effective 'whole of business' decision making and risk management that is proactive and cross-functionally efficient
- Engage with stakeholders across the business to deliver on Quality improvement activities and initiatives
- Support to deliver on defined Business Quality Objectives and KPI's.
- Train, coach, advise leaders and employees in the autonomous and the effective application of quality processes and systems, drive continuous improvement throughout all business processes within remit
- Ensure Ridley is compliant with Feedsafety, Quality and Biosecurity requirements
- Provide broad, generalist advice on full Quality remit including Biosecurity
- Provide specialist advice on technical matters within own area of expertise
- Coach managers and employees on the implementation and maintenance of management systems
- Source external technical solutions as required
- Develop (or source) and deliver training programs
- Review and maintain quality & business procedures, tools and manage incident data and communication systems including appropriate reporting mechanisms.
- Investigate quality incidents with stakeholders across the Ridley business
- Liaison with external authorities and bodies related to Quality
- Monitor external practices and recommend fit for use initiatives that are fit to be applied within Ridley
- Coordinate, schedule, monitor and measure quality culture initiatives
- Run quality campaigns
- Be a high profile safety leader in Ridley and assist HSE to deliver a strong safety culture and application of HSE systems
Key Skills:
- Tertiary qualifications in science, safety/enviro, food technology, nutrition or related fields or equivalent experience
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Extensive experience in Food safety and Quality Assurance or Food Technology
- Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
- Effective and demonstrated partnering and stakeholder management skills
This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to work within the agricultural industry while developing valuable skills for the future. Ridley is an equal opportunity employer offering a range of employee benefits. To apply, please visit www.ridley.com.au/about/vacancies and provide both your resume and cover letter. Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing).
