Quality Partner - Afternoon Shift

Plant/Site: Wacol

Date Posted: 9 Oct 2026

Primo Foods are seeking an experienced Quality Partner on afternoon-shift , from approximately 2:00pm to 10:00pm or 3:00pm to 11:00pm, to ensure product quality is maintained in accordance with product specifications, legal requirements, and food safety standards. This hands-on role works closely with production and quality teams to champion HACCP, GMP, and process control while building and sustaining a strong food safety culture across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

- Adhere to and enforce GMP, HACCP, and process parameters to ensure the consistent production of safe, high-quality products
- Ensure compliance with Imported Pig Meat regulatory requirements
- Conduct GMP audits to assess the effectiveness of the Quality and Food Safety Management Systems (QFSMS)
- Conduct internal audits in line with the internal audit schedule
- Participate in third-party audits and collate requested data
- Complete annual validations including Branded Product Evaluations and Cook Chill validations
- Conduct Glass, Ceramic and Brittle Plastics audits and weekly GMP audits
- Demonstrate and promote a robust food safety culture
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality and food safety systems
- Initiate product holds and monitor progress to ensure timely and effective corrective actions
- Investigate customer complaints and raw material or packaging non-conformances
- Assess and analyse raw materials and packaging identified as potential non-conformances
- Oversee non-conformance, corrective and preventative action processes
- Manage and document Corrective Action Requests (CARs)



and Preventive Action Requests (PARs)
- Conduct quality rounds across manufacturing areas to ensure process and product integrity
- Support production with real-time troubleshooting of product or process quality issues
- Provide technical assistance to cross-functional teams as required
- Deliver accurate and timely quality-related data to internal stakeholders
- Identify and implement improvements in safety, product quality, and process efficiency

About You

- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline, with a minimum of three years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment (preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of HACCP, VACCP/TACCP, customer standards, certification requirements, and Australian food legislation (preferred)
- Demonstrated internal auditing capability and experience participating in third-party audits
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence, collaborate and support operational teams
- Highly organised, detail-focused and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, safety-focused and passionate about continuous improvement and food safety culture

Why Join Primo

At Primo, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. You'll also enjoy:

- Discounts on health insurance and a range of leading retail partners
- Exclusive savings at the Hans onsite butcher & deli shop
- Free onsite parking for an easy commute
- A major FMCG business with long-term career growth and development pathways
- Market leading brand
- A collaborative culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, growth, and excellence

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