Floridia Cheese is a successful family-owned business based in Thomastown for nearly 70 years and proud to be known for our award-winning Italian style cheese. With 100+ employees and a diverse and growing customer base, we are positioned for growth driven by our recognised brands and broad product offering and growing global footprint.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team at our Thomastown manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a quality-focused professional who is passionate about food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

- Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes and procedures.
- Conduct routine quality verification activities and sampling programs.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Maintain accurate quality documentation and records.
- Investigate and assist in resolving quality issues and customer complaints.
- Provide training and support on QA, food safety, hygiene, GMP and HACCP requirements.
- Coordinate laboratory sampling,



testing, and result review.
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Certificates of Conformance (COCs) for customers.
- Assist with current product development activities from a quality perspective.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing site.

Requirements:

- 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as quality management, food technology, or similar.
- OHS, HACCP, GMP and ISO Quality Standards.
- Strong knowledge of quality control processes and procedures.
- Experience in conducting audits and inspections.
- Digital competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding organisational and time management abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Passionate about driving continuous improvement initiatives through implementing strategies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

📌 Quality Assurance Coordinator (Thomastown)
🏢 Floridia Cheese
📍 Thomastown