About the Role
Job Description
Summary
We are looking for a Quality Assurance & Hygiene Specialist who will play a vital role in developing and managing quality systems on site.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintaining equipment calibration as per the site requirements and coordinate site calibration activities
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Implementation and administration of incoming ingredient sampling and testing programme.
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Incoming ingredients responsibility – supplier complaints if necessary
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Conduct internal audits and other performance monitoring programs as required.
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Participate in and organise timetable for internal audits and Performance Monitoring reporting and trend tracking
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Ensure Non-Conforming Product is held and decision made on disposition of product by appropriate personnel
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Non-conforming product investigation and reporting
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Develop an understanding of the causes and variability of product test results in a manufacturing environment.
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Customer Complaints investigation and reporting
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Carry out responsibilities as identified in the documented management system (SOP's, Approved Programs, HACCP, etc.)
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Validation of CCPs including thermal validations
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Oversee site cleaning and sanitation, pest control activities
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Development, documentation, implementation and optimization of sanitation processes, procedures, and practices in the factory.
About You
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Experience in HACCP based food safety plans and accredited quality management systems (e.g., BRC, SQF etc.)
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Experience in ERP system
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Minimum 4 years’ experience in a food manufacturing role, preferably low acid foods
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Exposure to Organic/ Vegan product certification and Department of Agriculture Audits
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Self-motivated, with flexibility to accommodate cleaning and production schedules
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Six-sigma or Lean Manufacturing exposure
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Tertiary qualification Food Technology, or a related field
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Experience in low acid thermal processing technology
About Us
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Gatherings – monthly drinks & nibbles- End of Year Celebration
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Wellbeing – annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars
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Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
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In-house training programs – Access to our online learning platform, Ownerversity for continuous learning and development
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Career Development – Opportunity to be mentored by excellent leaders and have on-the-job skill development and coaching
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Great Place to Work certification in Australia
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Location(s)
Echuca
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
