AddressHarvey Fresh is a Western Australian Leader in both the dairy and juice markets and is owned by the Lactalis Group, the world's largest producer of dairy goods and is today the world’s No. 1 dairy company. At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farms to produce the finest dairy products in the country.
With a wide range of products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products – milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages. Pillar brands such as Harvey Fresh, Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
About this Opportunity
This is a Monday to Friday, full-time, permanent position. We are seeking a team-oriented individual to take up the position of Quality Coordinator in our Harvey Laboratory team. You must also have a strong focus on quality and safety and be able to work as part of an effective team.
The key focus of this role is to lead the development and implementation of the food safety fundamentals of the site, including HACCP, customer requirements, and Quality Management systems.
Reporting to the Quality Manager your duties will include but not limited to:
- Periodical review of laboratory performance against a defined set of measures. They shall be based on but not limited to, calibration and testing accuracy, result traceability, customer service, budget compliance and continuous improvement incorporating corrective and preventative action.
- Provide technical expertise in relation to results interpretation where required.
- Investigate and assist with determining root cause of quality failures and assist with the implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure training of Laboratory staff in appropriate methods and procedures.
- Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
- Undertake such surveys and projects deemed necessary to maintain recognised quality standards.
- Evaluation and inspection of plant and equipment on request and provision of professional advice.
- Provide an auditing function for the Quality Systems for the Laboratory.
- Walk-a-bout Safety and Housekeeping Audits.
- Maintenance of Laboratory Quality System.
- Ensure effective use of staff to complete daily/ monthly work schedules.
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate IV in Food Processing or Degree or Associate Diploma in Science or Food Science or other relevant discipline is desirable.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Food Industry / Dairy Operation.
- Experience in Quality Management Systems and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve.
- Results orientation.
By joining Harvey Fresh, you will have access to industry leading training and career progression opportunities. With a focus on internal career advancement, global mobility and putting our people first, a career with Harvey Fresh will be a truly rewarding experience.
To Apply
If you are confident that you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role, please submit your application, including your current resume by selecting ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.
Note: Selected candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.
More about Lactalis Australia
Click on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the World’s No.1 Dairy Company https://lactalis.com.au
