Quality Assurance Manager
- Manage quality assurance policies, procedures, food safety systems and compliance across confectionery manufacturing.
- Conduct inspections, audits and investigations, and implement corrective actions to address quality issues and complaints.
- Maintain quality records and train and supervise employees while working with production and management to improve quality and efficiency.
Employer: The Confectionery House Pty Ltd
Position: Quality Assurance Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: 5 Clay Court, Thomastown VIC 3074
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum + Superannuation
About The Confectionery House Pty Ltd
The Confectionery House Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned confectionery manufacturing business established in 1985 and based in Thomastown, Victoria. The company specializes in manufacturing a wide range of chocolate and confectionery products, including chocolate-coated products, sugar-panned confectionery and honeycomb.
The company manufactures its own chocolate and supplies products to wholesalers, retailers and other businesses. With decades of experience in the confectionery industry, The Confectionery House focuses on product quality, innovation, food safety and maintaining high manufacturing standards.
The Confectionery House Pty Ltd is now seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality assurance operations, maintain product quality standards and ensure compliance with relevant food safety regulations and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure products meet required quality standards.
- Oversee food safety and quality management systems.
- Conduct regular quality inspections, internal audits and compliance checks.
- Identify quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Investigate customer complaints and product non-conformities.
- Maintain quality assurance records, reports and documentation.
- Train and supervise employees on quality control and food safety procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant food safety legislation and regulatory standards.
- Work with production and management teams to improve operational efficiency and product quality.
Skills and Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management or a related field.
- Demonstrated one year experience in quality assurance, preferably within food manufacturing or confectionery production.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP and quality management systems.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage quality control processes and supervise staff.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter
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