Quality Specialist | Townsville, QLD
Agribusiness manufacturing | Permanent, full-time

The products made on this Townsville site go out to customers across northern Australia, so their quality has to be right every time.
Our client, an established national agribusiness manufacturer, is looking for a Quality Specialist to take ownership of quality on site and build the standards that keep it consistent.

About the role
Reporting to the Site Manager, you’ll lead quality for a seasonal manufacturing site. Your responsibilities will include:
Daily quality checks across raw materials, critical control points and finished product, using the in office lab
Maintaining the HACCP plan and site quality procedures, and making sure they’re followed on the floor
Raising and managing NCRs, investigating root causes and following corrective actions through to completion
Running internal audits and preparing the site for its annual external accreditation audit
Managing quality records, retention samples and external lab testing
Working with operators and supervisors to lift standards and improve processes

About you
Quality experience in food manufacturing, such as sugar milling, bakery, meat processing or similar
Hands-on knowledge of HACCP, GMP and audit processes




A qualification in chemistry, science, food technology or quality assurance is highly regarded
Strong attention to detail and the discipline to complete every check properly, including under production pressure
The confidence to challenge poor practice while building positive relationships with the team
A proactive approach to spotting issues early and finding better ways of working

What’s on offer
Full ownership of quality on site, backed by a site leader who makes it a priority
A clear development pathway, with a track record of promoting from within
Mentoring from an experienced operations leader

How to apply
Apply now, or contact Sheldon at Six Degrees Executive on [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

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