Head of Quality Assurance
Bindaree Food Group (BFG) is a vertically integrated supply chain business delivering global meat solutions both domestically and internationally and has solidified its position as a prominent leader in the Australian meat industry.
Job Description
Reporting to the General Manager - Operations as our Head of Quality Assurance you will have deep Quality Assurance knowledge in the Meat Processing industry including HACCP knowledge, System improvement and export requirements. The Head of Quality Assurance will be an expert in QA with a passion for maintaining the highest standards and ability to lead the way in ensuring product excellence and compliance.
Whilst this role will not have any direct reports, the Head of Quality Assurance will play a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Quality Assurance teams across our multiple sites.
Our sites are based in Brisbane, Burleigh Heads, Inverell, Croppa Creek, Sydney and Cooma and this role has the ability to be based in Brisbane, Burleigh and Inverell. As a visible member of our senior leadership team, you will be required to travel every 4 - 6 weeks to our major processing sites at Inverell and Cooma.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, manage, and improve the internal audit schedule to ensure continuous compliance and operational excellence.
- Track, record, and report audit outcomes, identifying key areas for improvement.
- Lead the implementation and monitoring of HACCP protocols, ensuring food safety and quality standards are consistently met.
- Collaborate on system improvements to streamline operations and enhance quality control processes.
- Ensure the plant adheres to market access requirements and specific programs, applying industry knowledge to meet regulatory standards.
- Monitor compliance claims, ensuring all processes align with both customer and regulatory expectations.
What you will bring:
- Meat industry experience is essential.
- Tertiary education in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
- Proven experience with HACCP and food safety protocols.
- Strong background in system improvement and quality assurance methodologies.
- Ability to understand and implement market access requirements and specific programs.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
If you're ready to lead with expertise, improve systems, and ensure top-tier quality at Bindaree Food Group, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to make a significant impact on our quality assurance and compliance processes.
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