That's Amore Cheese is a leading producer of authentic Italian style cheese, located in Thomastown, Melbourne. Our artisanal cheeses are crafted using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients, resulting in delicious products that are loved by our customers. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality and food safety in all aspects of our operations.
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the continued excellence of our products.
This role is ideal for a mature age candidate looking to re-enter the workforce or a candidate with relevant experience looking for part-time work.
Required Experience to be successful in the role:
Minimum2 years in Quality Assurance/Quality control role in FMCG
Knowledgeable in FSANZ and DFSVregulations, production processes, GMP and HACCP management system
Exposure to Operational day to day activities
Preferred Experience but not essential:
Dairy Industry Experience
Laboratory/ Products Testing Experience
Auditing accordingto Quality systems
Knowledge of Food Manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of ERP software.
Coordinating Support Programs
Tasks & Responsibilities
Assist QM in ensuring that the Quality Management System conforms to the requirements of FSANZ, DFSV and DAFF regulatory requirements
Implement and oversee quality control and compliance policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance for Food Safety, Quality, and industry trade requirements
Promote improvements to processes and the Quality Management System
Ensure that the integrity of the Quality Management System is maintained when changes are planned and implemented
Report on the performance of the Quality Management System, and on opportunities for improvement, to the director and management team
Provide risk assessment in the event of any process deviations so positive risk management decisions can be made using the tools available.
Oversee approved supplier program
Verification and validation activities as per QMS
Participate in continued minimisation and mitigation of risk through appropriate risk-based decision making and analysis.
Coordinate and sign off on customer/consumer complaints and non-conformances as required by QMS.
Promote lead and influence alongside the rest of the technical team a strong food safety culture onsite with full implementation of all corporate expectations.
Assess and communicate and where necessary, escalates risks in food safety, quality and compliance.
To be successful in this role, the Quality Assurance Coordinator must have:
Great communication skills in order to maintain and strengthen internal and external communications amongst the That's Amore team and external contract laboratories, auditors, suppliers and customer base
Goodwritten and verbal skills with the ability to clearly communicate information to Management and Production Teams