Food Industry Positions Available and Wanted

Quality Co-ordinator, Darrell Lea. Ingleburn NSW

Darrell Lea has been inventing and re-inventing, challenging and discovering for almost a century. We will never be run-of-the-mill, just ask anyone who works at Darrell Lea. “MAKES IT BETTER” is not just a slogan. It represents the energy and optimism that our people bring to work each day.

An exciting opportunity now exists for a hands-on, innovative, enthusiastic and energetic individual who has a passion for Quality to join Darrell Lea in the position of Quality Co-ordinator.

Based at Ingleburn and reporting to the Quality Manager, the primary objective of this role is responsible to ensure all food safety and quality activities and tasks are carried out in compliance with all set standards and specifications.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Conduct HACCP reviews and HACCP validations.
• Conduct and support internal and external audits.
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders across the site to develop and ensure compliance on production, food safety, quality and WHS processes and strive for continuous improvements.
• Support Quality team to drive site GMP compliance and improvements.
• Provide, develop and conduct training in food safety and quality procedures.
• Managing non-conforming finished product and raw materials including supports for root cause analysis, corrective & preventive action.
• Liaise and drive resolution with suppliers.
• Investigate consumer complaints.
• Lead mock recalls and traceability exercises.
• Develop, review and update Standard Operating Procedures, product and packing specifications.
• Assist production team with technical support and compliance.
• Manage calibration and other support programs for an effective Quality Management System.

Do you have what it takes?

The successful candidate must have:

• Appropriately qualification in Food Technology or a related discipline.
• 5+ years quality experience working in food manufacturing, experience in FMCG will be highly regarded.
• Have demonstrated experience or formal  training in HACCP Principles & Applications.
• Good understanding of BRC or similar quality management system.
• Experience in internal and external audits.
• Excellent communication skill and “can-do” attitude.
• Exceptional eye for details.

If you are interested, please send your CV to miranda.ng@dlea.com.au by 5 July 2024

Senior Regulatory and Compliance Auditor - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The role of the Senior Auditor is to undertake audits across commodities and functions to build strong industry compliance. Senior Auditors operate within the parameters of the Auditor Management Framework and manage, coach and mentor other auditors who operate under this framework. You will provide technical input and support to management and other colleagues.  

We conduct audits of:

• Biosecurity approved arrangements.
• Plant export property accreditations.
• Plant export registered establishment audits.
• Plant Authorised Officer verifications.
• Fish, eggs, and dairy export registered establishments.
• Meat processing export registered establishments.
• Live animal export approved arrangements and accredited properties.

The role may include overseas, interstate, or intrastate travel, and all audit competencies and other training requirements will need to be maintained to audit a range of commodities including high risk or complex functions.

Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge related to import and/or exports or agricultural industries.

Skills and capabilities

• Ability to lead, supervise or perform audits to ensure services are provided in accordance with operational policy, procedures, legislation, and standards and provide feedback to Auditors on operational or technical issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping is maintained to meet guidelines and client service standards.
• Effectively communicate, liaise, negotiate with, and respond to internal and external clients, including government agencies and industry parties, to achieve desired outcomes.
• Be ethical and open minded with an ability to manage situations diplomatically.
• Provide accurate and reliable strategic, operational, and technical advice on operational issues and participate in the investigation and resolution of significant and/or complex operational issues and incidents, providing timely and accurate feedback on the outcomes.
• Be observant, perceptive, versatile, and able to make decisions in a collaborative environment.
• Manage, mentor and coach other staff as required across commodities and functions, in preparation for competency assessment and to support best practice.
• Commit to and lead business improvement initiatives, demonstrating a positive attitude towards change.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships within the department, with clients and across industry.
• Commit to and lead business improvement initiatives, demonstrating a positive attitude towards change.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships within the department, with clients and across industry.

For further details and to apply, please visit https://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/jobs/apply and select job reference 2024/1440 (Senior Auditor) from the list of vacancies. Closing date: 28 June 2024

Closing date: 28 June 2024

Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Team Executive Support Officer, Sydney NSW. AFSIC - Australian Food safety Inspection Company.

Work type: Full time

Location: Sydney Markets (Flemington) NSW 2129

Classification: Science & Technology

The Company:

We specialize in the provision of Specialist Services to the food industry.

•Qualified and licensed Food Safety & Quality management systems Auditors having had a great exposure to various industry sectors, Our company is well versed with various Food safety standards.

•We have a NATA accredited laboratory that specializes in food, water and air tests, for the food industry.

•We provide & trade in specialized Scientific equipment to the food industry.

•We have a registered RTO that provides accredited training in food related industries these key competencies are in line with ATQF principles.

We operate from within Australia and provide services to our clients worldwide.

Scope: The Company requires a responsible personality; you will be responsible for growing our client base and building relationships with current accounts across Australia / Overseas.

To create and develop these positive business relationships you will use your fine tuned skills in asking questions, listening constructively and finding out the deeper needs of your customers.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are a MUST.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• A formal education in Food sciences (Tertiary level preferred).
• Experience of 1-2 years in Food production areas as an Quality manager or similar role, this role will also suit a fresh graduate (Masters level).
• Knowledge of solution based & value-added selling.
• Ability to increase and grow sales for the company.
• The ability to Co-ordinate and sell effective training to clients.
• Ability to read and digest voluminous documents relative to food safety.
• Ability to understand and guide clients in regard to Food laws
• An ability to act independently with justification.
• Develop and manage a "Team" with core business attributes.
• Goal-oriented and passionate about achieving targets
• Possess good time management and prioritization.
• Ability to travel in & around Australia or overseas if required.

In return for your outstanding skills and experience, you will be rewarded with an industry competitive salary, the chance to be an integral part of a growing business and the autonomy to canvass all growth opportunities. Induction and Training will be provided in Sydney to get you started in the role.

Job purpose:

To plan, carry out, maintain strategic goals & objectives of the company & its subsidiary businesses for major accounts and specifier’s, in accordance with agreed business plans.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Develop, Manage & Maintain customer relationships.
• Develop ideas and create offers for marketing to major accounts by the main market sector and promote the company & its subsidiary business products.
• Respond to and follow up sales enquiries.
• Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal staff.
• Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
• Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
• Edit and prepare drafts & proposals for clients.
• Plan, coordinate, assign, organize, prioritize, delegate, and evaluate work.
• To act independently with justification.
• Mentoring and educating staff.
• Any other duties as directed from Sydney office.

Application Closing date : 30 June 2024

To Apply, please send your resume and application to Daniella Jansou info@afsic.org