ASSISTANT MANAGER QUALITY ASSURANCE (12-Month Contract)

Assistant Manager Quality Assurance (Supplier Quality Co-Manufacturing)

• Be part of a dynamic team committed to quality and innovation.
• Opportunity to work with leading co-manufacturers in Australia.
• Help us drive continuous improvement and innovation in the food industry.

About Us

Join our team at McCormick, a leading food manufacturing site known for our commitment to quality and safety. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment that values innovation and teamwork. Our success hinges on our people, who are our greatest asset. We put our people first, people who take what they do seriously but not themselves and have been recognized as an Employer of Choice. We are home to some of Australia’s most iconic brands including Keens, Aeroplane Jelly and Gourmet Garden and we are proud to be The Future of Flavor!

Benefits

• A supportive culture & work-life balance: enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and personal life seamlessly.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives: Access a variety of programs focused on your physical and mental well-being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a team that gives back! Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive program to help you transition back to work as a new parent.
• Employee Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards program, highlighting your contributions and hard work.
• Engagement Activities: Enjoy regular fun-filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit.
• Flexible Novated Lease Options: Take advantage of novated lease programs with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.

Position Overview

What You'll Do:

As our Assistant Manager Quality Assurance, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and improving processes within our growing co-manufacturer business in Australia. You’ll be working closely with suppliers to ensure their products meet our rigorous quality and food safety requirements. Here’s what you’ll be up to:

• Risk Management: Advise co-manufacturers on technical and quality matters, ensuring seamless processes for new product development (NPD) and risk-based audits.
• Compliance Champion: Conduct audits, review performance, and make sure new co-manufacturers meet our high standards of quality.
• Imported Goods Oversight: Manage the inspection and release of incoming imported finished goods (IFIP) to meet Australian Quarantine requirements and ensure product integrity.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present detailed monthly reports, communicate key issues and improvements with stakeholders, and lead feedback sessions with co-manufacturers.
• Safety First: Foster a culture of care, focusing on food safety and quality in every aspect of the supply chain.

Ideal Candidate

We’re seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with proven experience in supplier quality management – ideally within the food industry. If you have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of food safety standards, and the ability to juggle multiple projects with precision, this is your chance to shine!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supplier quality management. (preferably in the food industry)
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail.
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

If you can demonstrate the key requirements outlined above, are motivated, and would like to contribute towards our continued success, apply online with a copy of your resume and a cover letter by close of business Friday, 6 December 2024.

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you and your contributions!

Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application. Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted following interview. Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.