Location: Campbellfield, VICDuration: Full time, permanent5+ years experience in a similar rolePosition SummaryJoining Nestl means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our philosophy is Good Food, Good Life, and were building a company that youll be proud to be part of.Opportunity currently exists for a Quality Assurance Manager to join and lead the Quality team based in our Campbellfield Factory. The Campbellfield factory produces confectionary brands such as Kit Kat, Nestl, Milky Bar, Smarties, Aero, Chokito and many more which delight consumers worldwide.In this role, the QA Manager will be the guardian of food safety and compliance; and the challenger of all functions to drive Nestle Continuous Excellence in the pursuit of zero defects as the essential base for maintaining consumer trust and preference.A day in the lifeReporting to the Factory Manager in a full-time on-site role supporting a dynamic 24/7 operation producing global brands, key responsibilities include but not limited to:Lead a quality improvement-driven team to strive for consumer satisfaction, elimination of loss and waste in all process streams, and a consumer quality focus in all operations employees.Ensure maintenance and execution of all elements of the Quality System, including Release for Supply; GMP and hygienic practices; HACCP; execution of monitoring programs; and SAP-QMS.Be accountable for the execution of the audit program, including annual development of the audit schedule; execution of the internal audit plan; and close out of gaps identified.Develop and maintain competencies and awareness, both within the QA Team and the larger factory team, for Food Safety; Quality Concepts; and GMP.Ensure implementation and execution of root cause analysis and CAPA to ensure continuous improvement.Be the Quality Pillar Lead for the site, ensuring coaching of the factory team to drive online improvement to quality requirements; and execution of the methodologies to drive improvement.Be the factory lead for implementation and execution of FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and TGA PIC/S.Ensure TGA GMP requirements are upheld including ensuring that products are produced and stored according to the appropriate documentation in order to obtain the required quality.Perform inspection, investigation, and taking of samples, in order to monitor factors which may affect product qualityWhat will make you successfulJoining and leading a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong leader with a drive to deliver quality outcomesUniversity graduate or equivalent (preferred Microbiology, Chemistry or Food Science)5+ experience in a similar role, ideally within Food manufacturingDemonstrated capability to lead a group, e.g.: Group leader in a factory: QA specialist in a PTC or R&D Centre or similarSystems (SAP) and data systems fluency, including use of data analytical tools to prioritise and drive quality improvement focusStrong experience in food manufacturing standards as applied in the confectionery sectorKnowledge of pharmaceutical standards in manufacturing preferredProven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teamsStrong communication skills, setting vision and world class standards in food safety, quality and consumer satisfactionApplicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.Applicants must have full Australian working rightsYou will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.In addition, we offer:Varied career experiences and personalised development supportDiversity and Inclusion initiatives and programCompetitive remuneration packageEmployee Assistance ProgramOur StoryNestl enjoys a reputation as one of the worlds largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.Nestl Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestl Australia | Nestl Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.Location: Campbellfield, VICDuration: Full time, permanent5+ years experience in a similar rolePosition SummaryJoining Nestl means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our philosophy is Good Food, Good Life, and were building a company that youll be proud to be part of.Opportunity currently exists for a Quality Assurance Manager to join and lead the Quality team based in our Campbellfield Factory. The Campbellfield factory produces confectionary brands such as Kit Kat, Nestl, Milky Bar, Smarties, Aero, Chokito and many more which delight consumers worldwide.In this role, the QA Manager will be the guardian of food safety and compliance; and the challenger of all functions to drive Nestle Continuous Excellence in the pursuit of zero defects as the essential base for maintaining consumer trust and preference.A day in the lifeReporting to the Factory Manager in a full-time on-site role supporting a dynamic 24/7 operation producing global brands, key responsibilities include but not limited to:Lead a quality improvement-driven team to strive for consumer satisfaction, elimination of loss and waste in all process streams, and a consumer quality focus in all operations employees.Ensure maintenance and execution of all elements of the Quality System, including Release for Supply; GMP and hygienic practices; HACCP; execution of monitoring programs; and SAP-QMS.Be accountable for the execution of the audit program, including annual development of the audit schedule; execution of the internal audit plan; and close out of gaps identified.Develop and maintain competencies and awareness, both within the QA Team and the larger factory team, for Food Safety; Quality Concepts; and GMP.Ensure implementation and execution of root cause analysis and CAPA to ensure continuous improvement.Be the Quality Pillar Lead for the site, ensuring coaching of the factory team to drive online improvement to quality requirements; and execution of the methodologies to drive improvement.Be the factory lead for implementation and execution of FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and TGA PIC/S.Ensure TGA GMP requirements are upheld including ensuring that products are produced and stored according to the appropriate documentation in order to obtain the required quality.Perform inspection, investigation, and taking of samples, in order to monitor factors which may affect product qualityWhat will make you successfulJoining and leading a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong leader with a drive to deliver quality outcomesUniversity graduate or equivalent (preferred Microbiology, Chemistry or Food Science)5+ experience in a similar role, ideally within Food manufacturingDemonstrated capability to lead a group, e.g.: Group leader in a factory: QA specialist in a PTC or R&D Centre or similarSystems (SAP) and data systems fluency, including use of data analytical tools to prioritise and drive quality improvement focusStrong experience in food manufacturing standards as applied in the confectionery sectorKnowledge of pharmaceutical standards in manufacturing preferredProven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teamsStrong communication skills, setting vision and world class standards in food safety, quality and consumer satisfactionApplicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.Applicants must have full Australian working rightsYou will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.In addition, we offer:Varied career experiences and personalised development supportDiversity and Inclusion initiatives and programCompetitive remuneration packageEmployee Assistance ProgramOur StoryNestl enjoys a reputation as one of the worlds largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.Nestl Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestl Australia | Nestl Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Quality Assurance Manager