Quality Officer

About the Role:   

This position will lead the day shift Quality Assurance support function to ensure all finished products approval and compliance with Arnott’s food safety and quality systems, focusing on continuous improvement.  

Responsibilities include completing documentation, following up on actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (Operations, Planning, Finance, etc.) to achieve objectives. Strong influencing, coaching, and communication skills are essential for addressing consumer complaints, regulatory requests, and correspondence with the global quality team. IT and technical skills are also necessary for supporting manufacturing teams in fault finding and continuous improvement activities 

Perks:  

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for all new parents   

• Free onsite parking   

• Discounted Products   

• Discounted Health Insurance   

Our Culture:   

We stand for high performance with integrity and find moments of pride and celebrate the wins gained from our collective effort. These are part of our culture and the cornerstones of The Arnott's way. When you join our team, you can expect to experience a real sense of belonging, be empowered with accountability, be recognised for your contribution, collaborate with great people.   

What your days looks like:   

• Manage daily quality activities, including line walks, product release & holds, and incident investigations to ensure safety and quality. 

• Perform equipment swab testing and analyse hygiene standards 

• Maintain accurate documentation and quality records 

• Support continuous improvement and provide training to production staff. 

• Assist in internal & external audits. 

• Apply and monitor corrective and preventative actions to maintain product and process integrity 

• Maintain and simplify the site's Quality Management System, including GFSI, SQF and regulatory compliance. 

• Interact with suppliers and internal customers for documentation and perform SAP transactions for material release and quality functions 

The Ingredients for Success:   

• Tertiary degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Science or equivalent beneficial but not essential. 

• Understanding of Quality Management Systems, HACCP programs, and quality auditing. 

• 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance in the food, pharmaceutical, or similar industries. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships. 

• Intermediate computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; desirable knowledge of databases (Access) and SAP/ERP systems, along with statistical analysis skills.