Melco Foods is seeking an experiencedQuality Assurance Manager – Food Safetyto lead and develop our QA function across our food manufacturing operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining and continuously improving ourQuality Management System, food safety and quality standards.
The successful candidate will work closely with Production, QA, QC and CCP teams to ensure compliance, product quality and effective QA coverage across all shifts.
We are looking for a qualified QA skilled with strongfood manufacturing, high-care and audit experience, together with proven experience leading and developing QA teams.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement and manage a comprehensiveQuality Assurance programme.
Maintain QA documentation and ensureQMS documents are accurate, complete and submitted on time.
Ensure ongoing compliance with relevantfood safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
Oversee and conduct regularquality audits and checks across food production processes.
Lead the QA team through internal and external auditsand ensure audit requirements are met.
Establish and maintainquality control standards and procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities forprocess improvement and product enhancement.
Investigatecustomer feedback and product quality issuesand drive corrective and preventive actions.
Stay current with industry regulations and maintain compliance withfood safety and quality standards.
Monitor performance against quality objectives, manage workloads and driveteam engagement and capability development.
Coach, mentor and train QA team members inGMP,



HACCP, food safety and quality programmes.
Lead and develop the site QA team across all shiftsto ensure full operational coverage.
Work closely withQA, QC and CCP teamsto ensure seamless alignment between QA systems and on-floor QC activities.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
Minimum5–6 years experience in Quality Assurance within the food manufacturing industry.
Proven experience working in a high-care food manufacturing setting.
Strong knowledge ofGMP, HACCP, food safety and quality management systems.
Proven experience leading internal and external audits.
Experience managingQMS documentation and regulatory compliance.
Proven experienceleading, coaching and developing QA teams across multiple shifts.
Strong understanding ofquality control processes and on-floor QC activities.
Experience working closely withQA, QC and CCP teams.
Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Highly Desirable
Experience incooked or prepared food manufacturing.
Experience withSQF or other recognised food safety and quality standards.
RelevantHACCP, Internal Auditor or Lead Auditorqualifications.
Why Join Melco Foods?
Join a growing Australian food manufacturing business.
Take ownership of theQA and Food Safety function.
Lead and develop a dedicated QA team across multiple shifts.
Work closely with Production, QC and CCP teams.
Opportunity to drive meaningful improvements acrossfood safety, quality and operational performance.
Supportive and team-oriented working environment.
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📌 Quality Assurance Manager (Food Safety) (Sydney)
🏢 Melco Foods
📍 Sydney