Osborne Richardson is partnering with a well-established Australian food manufacturer to appoint a Site Quality Assurance Manager for its Greenacre facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a quality skilled who enjoys being on the factory floor, leading a team and driving high standards. You’ll report to the GM Quality and lead a team of QA Coordinators, QA Officers and QC Officers, taking ownership of quality, food safety and regulatory compliance across the site.

About the role You’ll be the site’s quality lead, responsible for:

Implementing, maintaining and managing the site’s Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory systems

Leading GFSI, customer and regulatory audits

Managing HACCP and prerequisite programs, including CCP and QCP monitoring, GMP walks, calibration and retention samples

Running complaint and incident investigations, NCRs and the audit CAPA program, with timely reporting to customers and regulators

Responding quickly to quality incidents, and identifying and isolating non-conforming product or equipment

Ensuring all export orders are fully compliant

Leading, coaching and recruiting the QA and QC team,



with clear accountability at every level

Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual quality reviews

Partnering with Production, Planning, Maintenance, NPD and Sales to troubleshoot recurring issues and drive continuous improvement

About you

Diploma or degree in Food Science or a related field

At least 3 years’ quality experience in food manufacturing, ideally including team leadership

Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP and quality documentation

Confident leading audits and investigations

A practical, commercial approach to problem solving and a sharp eye for detail

A caring, credible leader who builds trust and holds the standard

A clear communicator who can work with stakeholders from the floor to senior management

Flexibility to support the site at critical times when needed

What's on offer

A senior site role with genuine ownership and influence

The chance to lead and develop your own team

Support from an experienced national quality function

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📌 Quality Assurance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Osborne Richardson
📍 Sydney