Synonymous with excellence and built from humble beginnings, Sonoma Baking Company is one of Australia's most respected artisan bakeries.
We are looking for a dynamic & enthusiasticsenior
Quality Assurance Supervisor
, that will have an integral role in developing, planning and implementing Quality Assurance programs to ensure the consistent delivery of quality products.
Reporting to the Head of Quality, the successful candidate will have experience in a fast paced, food manufacturing and Food Retail environment, with a superior knowledge of HACCP, FSANZ, WQA, SQF and retail compliance requirements. The role requires that the successful applicant be flexible and adaptable to changing compliance needs. Experience in bakery and retail cafes would be highly regarded.
The Role:
As the Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the leadership and shift management of the QA team, and overall responsibility for Sonoma's food safety and product quality, from raw material input to finished product output as well as standards development, implementation and compliance.
Working hours: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Duties include:
Overseeing internal auditing processes to maintain compliance
Participate in internal GMP audit process, food safety inspections and supplier audits
Work closely with Retail Operations, Production Managers and employees to ensure conformance and compliance to company and standards.
Develop policies and drive management of product quality, food safety and environment across Sonoma retail outlets
Develop,



implement and execute Sonoma QMS policies and procedures
Manage regulatory and customer compliance requirements
Oversee all site accreditation and audit standards
Complaint investigation and management, including root cause analysis
Participate in new product development; production trials of new products, product improvements and new processes
Set up of New Product development specifications, product validation and analysis
Control of training documents
Determine training needs
Initiating and leading continuous improvement
The You:
Qualified to tertiary degree level in food science, minimum 3 years experience managing a QA team in the food manufacturing industry, additionally you will possess:
Experience working in the FMCG sector
Excellent working knowledge and understanding of GMP, HACCP, WQA, BRC, and ISO
Skilled in QA and QC activities
Excellent systems skills, SAP exposure highly regarded
High level of communication, negotiation and leaderships skills
Highly self-motivated, well organised and proactive
Ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously, with excellent time management skills
Attention to detail in an FMCG setting
Act as a catalyst for change and enhancement in performance/quality
Committed to continuous improvement
If you're passionate about food safety, product quality and continuous improvement, and ready to lead a QA team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Quality Assurance Supervisor (Sydney)
🏢 Sonoma Baking
📍 Sydney