Quality Specialist

Who will you be working for?

This is one of New Zealand’s largest contract packaging companies and a leading supplier of personal care and food products to the hospitality, tourism and retain sectors. Operating out of their modern South Auckland facility, the range is wide and diverse so offers considerable opportunity to learn and develop as no two days will be alike. This is a fast-paced production environment, requiring proactivity, pragmatism and a ‘how can I make this work’ attitude. If this sounds like you…read on.

What will you be doing?
Reporting to the Quality and Compliance Manager and part of a three person team, this role will have a broad base of daily responsibilities that will include:

Ensure pre-requisite programs are maintained, adhered to and updated as required.
Assist in maintaining, site’s quality compliance requirements and documentation.
Conduct internal audits, and assist with external regulatory and client audits and any follow-ups.
Provide support and technical expertise to production and dispatch, problem solving and troubleshooting of quality issues, and ensuring that quality and food safety integrity is always maintained. .
Respond to internal and external non-conformances and customer complaints. What are we looking for?
A tertiary qualification in Food Science or Food Technology (or similar).
At least 5 years’ experience working in quality assurance, compliance or food technology in a food manufacturing environment.
Lead auditor certification and experience, and certification in HACCP.
Experience in maintaining requirements like Risk Management Programs, Quality Management Systems, Custom Food Control Plans.
Experience conducting internal audits and assisting in external audits.
Experience in delivering training to staff at all levels of the business.
Experience leading, couching and managing a team.
Strong focus on health & safety.
And most importantly - a positive, pragmatic, "can-do" attitude and the ability to get along well with others in the team and the rest of the business. Benefits and Role Details
Salary range from $85,000 to $100,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Permanent, full-time role working 40 hours, Monday to Friday in South Auckland. How to apply
Click on APPLY and upload your CV and cover letter and Yvette Harrison will get back to you shortly.
Additional information

Gain exposure to the production and packaging of a wide range of products
2IC lead role within a fast paced, growing business
NZ owned and operated company offering job stability