Quality Manager

• Permanent position based in Malanda QLD 4885
• Be a Food Safety and Quality Culture Champion
• Relocation packages strongly considered

Quality Manager required for FMCG milk-based production facility in Malanda. Join an established high performance and supportive site-based team.
The Role
Our Malanda dairy site located in tropical North Queensland, manufacturing and distributing a range of milk and milk-based products, made with fresh milk sourced direct from over 40 farms within minutes from the factory.
The site currently produces around 42 million litres of product every year - operating 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Across Queensland, we proudly source milk from around 80 dairy farms in the south-east and far north and are passionate about supporting locally produced products.
We're seeking a Quality Manager for a small team of 6 technical staff ensuring effective systems are in place so that all product and processes achieve required Quality, Food Safety & Environmental standards, while meeting customer and regulatory requirements.
Create and coordinate advancement in technical practices through analysis, communication, and general facilitation of continuous improvement activities.
Responsibilities

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement in relation to the implementation of strategic and operational plans for Quality, Food Safety, and the Environment
• Create value through continuous improvement programs while ensuring buy-in across the site
• Coordinate the preparation of timely and correct reporting of matters relating to Quality and Environment
• Provide leadership and support to a small team of technical staff while fostering a strong team culture of accountability and capability
• Manage and coordinate third party accreditation programs - HACCP, SQF, etc

About you

• Degree qualification in food science or string experience in a similar role within FMCG
• Experience in implementing and maintaining 3rd Party and Regulatory Quality Management Standards within an FMCG environment
• Certification in HACCP and knowledge of Goods Manufacturing Practices
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, being able to facilitate change through continuous improvement activities
• Sound knowledge of laboratory, quality, and environmental management systems.

The Bega Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at Bega. Being recently named in the Top 10 Strongest Australian Brands of 2022,our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company!
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At Bega, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company!
Life at Bega
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.
At Bega, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Bega.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.