Quality Manager - Urgent Position

As a New Zealand owned Food Ingredient importation, we specialise In Natural Flavours, Seasonings, Spice Blends, Herbs, Spices, Seeds, Dehydrated Vegetables, Plant Proteins, Mustard, Oleoresins, Essential Oils, and colours and we are based in Mount Wellington.  As a group of companies that has flourished and expanded, we have an ongoing need to ensure that we are leading the way with respect to Quality and Food Safety for our clients and our marketplace.

As a company that prides itself in our supply chain and manufacturing capabilities, the role of Food Safety and Quality Manager is an important and pivotal one. 

The Role

You will contribute to the management and continuous improvement of the business through the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, system and procedures in the area of Food Safety, GMP, Quality Systems and Production Quality. You will provide technical support to the site management and production teams and ensure ongoing employee commitment and compliance to all areas of Food Safety, product Quality and Regulatory Requirements.  You will have experience with internal audits and quality system procedures and documentation to ensure all corrective actions are taken. It is vital you and your team ensure compliance with the company Food Safety initiatives, policies, strategies and legal requirements.  It is expected you will facilitate and develop training programmes as required.  

Responsibilities

• Champion the food safety and quality agenda throughout the company’s sites
• Manage all training and compliance in order to meet all regulatory, customer and company requirements
• Drive and manage GMP, Quality systems, cleaning and sanitation programmes
• Provide technical liaison for customers, suppliers and manufacturing
• Lead and mentor a team of food safety and quality specialists
• Champion a culture of development and implementation of solutions to increase efficiency, performance and driving change
• Reporting of quality performance

About You

• Bachelor Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Applied Science or a related discipline
• Prior quality experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical or food & beverages). Preferred 10+ years experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work with all levels of the organisation
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation and site policies 
• Excellent interpersonal skills both written and oral
• Ability to build strong and positive relationships with key colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Prior experience in GMP manufacturing and hands on experience with  HACCP, RMP, YUM and BRC standards
• Ability to lead, guide and train at all levels of the business
• Well honed analytical and problem solving skills 
• Positive mindset with continuous improvement skills

What's in it for you?

• Work for a top 100% NZ owned Company
• Opportunity to lead the way in QA 
• Development opportunities to assist in your career advancement
• Personal insurances - life and trauma protection
• Discount on food products across frozen, chilled and ambient products
• Positive values-driven culture
• Work with like-minded, passionate people!

How to apply

Apply now through the below link (please have your CV and cover letter ready). We'd love to hear from you.