AddressFrom humble beginnings as a butcher shop, Primo is now a household name on a journey to being a purposeful food brand. We hold market leading positions, across a house of brands, in multiple categories from Smallgoods to Cheese Snacking.
We are truly local for local, dedicated to serving our Customers and Consumers without politics: strategy, production and execution starts and ends here, and we are not burdened by the overbearing processes and approvals that often constrain companies of our size.
And last but not least, we are building a culture to match the ambition and we are proud to be part of the JBS Group.
About the Role
The Quality Coordinator - Systems is a key part of our Chullora Quality team. This is a permanent full-time opportunity to be the 2IC to the Quality Manager, responsible for owning the Quality System to ensure that food safety and quality is maintained and meeting all customer, regulatory and GFSI requirements. We're seeking an experienced and motivated individual to continually drive greater quality and food safety outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Management of QA Technologists and/or Officers
- Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and process parameters at all times to ensure safe and quality products are manufactured.
- Adhere to and enforce Imported Pig Meat requirements as per Imported Pig Meat Manual
- Carry out root cause analysis as part of investigation of external and internal feedback/ complaints.
- Raise and issue Corrective Action Requests and Preventive Action Requests as required.
- Attend and report QA issues at Production Ops meetings.
- Carry out process and product audits at launch and/or when required.
- Troubleshooting: assisting production with any product or process quality issues
- Provide technical assistance to other areas of the business as required.
- To conduct QAS training
- Manage pest control program.
- Complete approved supplier questionnaires
- Participate in Offsite process/ product audits (e.g. Xmas Ham inspection at Greenacre/ Preston)
- Quality record verifications
- Coordination of internal / external Audits and effective corrective action closeout.
- Annual validation of food safety system including HACCP, VACCP and TACCP.
- Step in as a back-up when required to other roles within the team (to cover absences / leave)
- Carry out annual label review.
- Work with National Quality Team to implement National Initiatives at site.
- Assist with the collection of retention samples. Oversee the maintenance and participate in the assessment of the retained product.
- Continual Improvement - suggest and implement safety, product and process improvements.
About you:
- Degree in Food Science/Food Technology or any other relevant science discipline
- Previous experience in the Food Industry
- Well versed in HACCP and its application.
- Knowledge of Commonwealth, State legislation, Food Standard Code
- Knowledge of BRCGS, and other food standards from major retailers e.g. WQA Standards, CFMSR, YUM! and ALDI' s.
- Experience in applying a Food Safety System
- Experience in the Meat Industry is highly regarded.
- Structured and logical methodology
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience managing teams.
- Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure.
- Approachable and enthusiastic
- Flexible and adaptable
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Why work for Primo?
- Reward & Recognition program.
- Access to novated leasing options
- Health insurance and retail discounts
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
What next?
If you're passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!
