Join a leading food manufacturing business committed to quality excellence.

Krio Krush is seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead and continuously enhance our Quality Management Systems across our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, HACCP, Halal, and Kosher standards, while driving a strong quality and food safety culture throughout the organisation.

About the role:

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining certification standards, managing audits, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring our products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management Systems

- Manage and maintain the site's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).
- Develop, review and improve quality procedures, policies and documentation.
- Conduct internal audits and inspections covering GMP, HACCP, document control, regulatory compliance and quality systems.
- Prepare audit schedules, audit templates and quality reports.
- Manage corrective and preventive actions arising from audits and non-conformances.
- Monitor and report on Food Safety, Environmental and Quality KPIs.

Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain HACCP programmes and quality manuals.
- Coordinate annual product allergen testing, microbiological testing and environmental swab testing through accredited laboratories.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, hygiene and food safety requirements.
- Lead training initiatives to strengthen food safety culture across the site.

Certification Management




- Manage annual external audits and ongoing compliance for:
- ISO 9001:2015
- HACCP
- Halal Certification
- Kosher Certification
- Maintain certification manuals, records and version control documentation.
- Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.

Supplier & Customer Quality Management
- Oversee supplier quality onboarding and approval processes.
- Review supplier quality documentation, certifications and product information files.
- Respond to customer quality enquiries, questionnaires and document requests.
- Create and maintain Product Information Files (PIFs), Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and product specifications.

Quality Improvement & Non-Conformance Management
- Investigate customer complaints and quality issues.
- Manage the Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) process.
- Identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Analyse customer feedback and quality trends to drive continuous improvement.

Training & Team Development
- Deliver quality, food safety, Halal and Kosher compliance training.
- Maintain staff training records and skills matrices.
- Coach and support production teams in quality system requirements and best practice.

About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- Previous experience in a Quality Assurance,



Quality Systems or Food Safety leadership role within food manufacturing.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- ISO 9001:2015
- HACCP
- GMP requirements
- Food manufacturing compliance systems
- Experience managing internal and external audits.
- Excellent investigation, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Solid documentation, report writing and record management capabilities.
- Experience working with supplier approval programmes and customer quality requirements.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Why Join Krio Krush?

- Opportunity to lead and shape quality systems across the business.
- Key role in maintaining internationally recognised certifications.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on food safety, quality and operational excellence.
- Diverse role offering both strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

Our Values Safety – We prioritise Safety .

Team – We are One Team

Integrity – We do what is right - even when no one is watching

Care – We support our people, customers, and communities.

Customer – We put our Customers first.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about quality, food safety and continuous improvement and are looking to join a growing Australian food manufacturer, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your application, including your CV, outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Pay: $115,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Assurance Manager (Food Production) (Kingsgrove)
🏢 Krio Krush
📍 Kingsgrove