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Form of workWhy Join Us?
Ozpack is a fast paced, agile business that focuses on being a trusted partner with our Customers. An opportunity with us would mean:
- Quality role with a continuous improvement focus
- 6 month Maternity Leave Contract
- Focused and driven team culture
About Us
Kinrise is a growing powerhouse in Australian food manufacturing with some of Australia’s most loved and innovative brands. Kinrise can be described as a ‘start up with scale’: we have a burning ambition to triple our business in the next decade. Our only limitations are those we set for ourselves.
Formed in 2018 the Kinrise portfolio covers Biscuits, Breakfast, Baking, Bakery, and Snack Food categories and has 40+ years making iconic Australian food, with a rich Australian heritage that’s grounded in family origins.
Ozpack is amongst the industries best contract manufacturers, sourcing, blending, and packing a multitude of dry foods and beverages. We partner with the stars of the global FMCG world, proud to work with global and Australian family favourite brands and deliver outstanding results from our BRC AA rated factories. Growing at pace, we need a team of incredible forward thinkers that can turn opportunity into results.
About our role
The Quality Food Safety Lead is responsible for developing and maintaining the Food Safety Management System to meet required business and customer standards.
The role is also responsible for developing and implementing systems, processes, procedures, SOPs and training material to achieve a Food Safety Culture and standards at site
The focus of the Food Safety Lead role is on:
- Manage all external audits and customer requirements, maintain certifications and ensure ongoing readiness for upcoming audits
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and improve Food Safety programs, procedures, and metrics, as well as provide training.
- Lead and drive continuous improvement for the site Food Safety programs in accordance with Kinrise corporate policies and procedures, external customer, and Food Safety certification requirements.
- Implement, and maintain the HACCP System and ensure compliance with the plan.
- Manage sanitation program.
- Manage Foreign body control measures and packaging tare weight
- Develop, implement, and maintain Allergen Management Plan and Food Defence/Food Fraud management plans
- Manage the site PEMP programs and action all non-conformances using the site CAPA procedure
- Implement Hygienic zoning at site in accordance with Kinrise corporate policies and procedure
- Develop and monitor a Foreign Body Control program
- Manage packaging, tare weight and verification program
- Manage Pest Control Program
In the role, well-honed stakeholder management, including partnering, influencing, facilitation and communication skills are critical to ensuring the Quality agenda is achieved.
About you
You are Degree qualified in Science, Food Science or related discipline. You are an experienced internal auditor with training in HACCP and good knowledge of business operations, including Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
You have proven skills in developing and implementing Quality Management Systems as well as using effective change management programs and processes to train teams.
You will have a background in a Food Safety environment with a focus on allergens and risk management. You are familiar with BRC, retailer standards and audit requirements.
You have good knowledge of customer requirements and the relevant standards, as well as experience solving problems in a team environment.
You are a quick learner in a short-term role.
Does this sound like you? Please apply.
Kinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion. We recognise that our unique differences are what sets us apart and how we succeed as a team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
