About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Manager to oversee food safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across our winery and bottling operations in Tharbogang, NSW.

This hands-on leadership role involves maintaining quality management systems, ensuring product consistency and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with production, winemaking and laboratory teams, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance throughout our operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee and maintain food safety and quality management systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
- Lead HACCP programmes, GMP practices and quality assurance procedures across winery and bottling operations.
- Manage internal, external and customer audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Monitor product quality, laboratory testing, equipment calibration and production processes.
- Investigate quality issues, customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
- Oversee supplier quality, product specifications,



traceability and recall procedures.
- Work closely with production and winemaking teams to resolve quality issues and maintain operational standards.
- Lead, train and support quality personnel while promoting a solid culture of food safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

- Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Oenology, Quality Assurance or a related discipline.
- Minimum three years' experience in quality assurance within food or beverage manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety standards such as SQF or BRC.
- Understanding of Australian food safety regulations, wine industry standards and labelling requirements.
- Experience managing quality audits, compliance systems and corrective actions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a hands-on approach to quality management.
- Previous experience in winery, beverage production or bottling operations will be highly regarded.

📌 Quality Manager (Tharbogang)
🏢 Meditrina Beverages
📍 Tharbogang