Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, operational excellence, and long-term growth. Operating within a fast-paced production workplace, they are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead site quality and food safety functions while continuing to strengthen quality culture across the operation.
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This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys being highly visible on the floor, building capability within teams, and driving continuous improvement across both systems and behaviours.
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The Role Reporting into site leadership, you will take ownership of the site Quality Management System and lead the QA function across manufacturing operations.
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You will work closely with Production, Operations, and Technical teams to ensure food safety and quality standards are consistently maintained, while also driving engagement and accountability across the wider business.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Lead and develop the site QA team
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- Maintain and improve quality and food safety systems
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- Drive a positive and proactive quality culture across the site
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- Manage internal, external, and customer audit processes
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- Partner closely with Operations to embed QA into daily manufacturing activities
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- Analyse quality trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives
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- Support training and capability development across the workforce
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- Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements
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About You
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You are anexperienced QA professional with a strong background in FMCG or manufacturing environments. You combine technical expertise with practical leadership and are confident engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
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You will bring:
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- Previous experience in a QA leadership role within manufacturing or FMCG
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- Strong understanding of food safety and quality systems
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- Experience managing audits and customer standards
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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- A proactive, hands-on approach to continuous improvement
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Food Science or a related discipline highly regarded
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What's On Offer
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- Competitive salary package
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- Stable and growing manufacturing environment
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- Strong leadership support and autonomy within the role
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- Opportunity to influence culture and site standards
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- Long-term career development opportunities within a growing business
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📌 Quality Assurance Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 New South Wales
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