Skretting Australia (Gibson's Limited) has over 120 employees operating production facilities across Tasmania and a research arm in New Zealand. We ar.....
Skretting Australia (Gibson's Limited) has over 120 employees operating production facilities across Tasmania and a research arm in New Zealand. We are the global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions for the aquaculture industry and are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nutreco group with over 12,000 employees across 40 countries.
As a business, we are continuously growing and as a result we are looking for Food Safety & Quality Manager to join our team based in Cambridge, Southern Tasmania.
It’s our purpose, not just for today or tomorrow but will lead and inspire the way we look after the needs of our people far into the future. Our shared values of Passion, Inclusivity, Integrity, Trust and Curiosity reflect how we all need to work together to get there. We are building on the increased capacity to supply our customer's future needs and are calling out for like-minded people to join us for the journey, contributing to our continued success by sharing your own ideas and collaborating across a globally diverse organisation to make it happen.
About the role:
The Food Safety & Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of all internal Quality Assurance plans and programs necessary for the relevant markets Nutreco and Skretting Australia serves, contributing to the realisation of our organisations’ goals and objectives. This is achieved by safeguarding the desired internal and external quality levels of products and processes and services (meaning full regulatory compliance with Food Safety HACCP, ISO, BAP, GAP and FeedSafe standards for manufactured products and feed ingredients) and retaining all relevant certificates required in order to meet global and local standards and schemes.
They will provide (hierarchical and functional) leadership and direction in the area of Quality Assurance and manage and develop a team of QA staff to ensure the required standards in quality assurance / quality control targets are met. Quality management is focused not only on product/service quality, but also on the means to achieve it. Quality management therefore uses quality assurance and quality control of processes as well as products to achieve a more consistent quality.
The Food Safety & Quality Manager directs our inspection and testing programs, as well as our proactive quality assurance procedures designed to prevent defects and / or improve performance. In pursuing these objectives, the position manages the department's employees and interacts and consults with other managers and staff in departments that run processes where quality is an important dimension (e.g. production, research, supply chain, sales) and may communicate with customer's or supplier representatives.
About you:
- We are looking for an inquiring mind that challenges quality at every opportunity.
- Someone who can develop, implement, monitor, maintain and improve Quality policies and programs.
- Someone who can establish and maintain the quality management system in which all procedures and process descriptions are defined according to the requirements of the relevant standards Quality Systems / certificates and continuous improvement.
- Someone who can draft and ensure compliance with the procedures for the implementation of quality control of incoming and manufactured goods and in-process controls.
- You can develop and manage customer QA relationships and establish, reviews, approve and document ingredient and final product specs into the appropriate systems to assure compliance to both Nutreco and customer expectations.
- Communicate and promote all aspects of Quality Assurance with all relevant departments.
- Adept with complaints handling: ensures the treatment and (root cause) analysis of product complaints, so that corrective and preventive measures can be initiated.
- You can organise and guide internal and external audits, according to the guidelines of quality systems, so that the quality procedures are complied with, with the aim of maintaining the quality certificates.
- 5+ years working experience in QA/QC in Food Manufacturing or similar industry desirable .
- Relevant tertiary Qualifications or experience.
- Excellent understanding of QA/QC and business processes across a broad range of operations, including interactions between business processes.
How to apply?
To apply, please submit your application via email to HRAust@skretting.com
Your application must include your CV and a cover letter addressing the below Selection Criteria:
- Extensive experience in the development, implementation, oversight and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems.
- Demonstrated leadership effectiveness including the capacity to build individual, team and organisational capability by adopting a balanced approach to stakeholder coaching and compliance.
- A commercial mindset including the capacity to think and act strategically, solving problems and acting decisively on opportunities to improve team and business outcomes.
- Well-developed communication and negotiation skills including the capacity to provide high level, expert advice and direction to senior stakeholders.
- Your application will be considered on arrival and once the right candidate has been found we reserve the right to hire prior to closing date.
Applications open: 9.00am, 04 October 2023
Applications close: 5.00pm, Friday 03 November 2023
**DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN RECRUITMENT**
There’s a real focus here on creating an atmosphere, support networks and opportunities in which you can speak up, flourish and grow. The change areas you’re going to benefit from as a person and a professional include:
- Recruitment & Selection: We set diverse recruitment targets and stick to them, as we aim to achieve equal representation across the business and in leadership positions. We’re also redesigning processes to root out any bias or hidden hurdles to your success.
- Communication: Hiring different people isn’t enough. We’re creating a space where you can use your real voice and feel secure that your colleagues understand where it’s coming from. Have conversations driven by respect and inclusive language.
- Environment & Culture: Things like gender and nationality can be measured, but inclusion is about behaviour. Here, you’ll feel welcomed and quickly develop a sense of belonging in a team that takes an interest in each other’s uniqueness.
- Awareness & Enabling: If you’re a female employee, you can join our ‘Taking the Stage’ program. A platform to create networks with other women while learning practical tips that will support your leadership journey.
Whether it’s our purpose of feeding the future or creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment, we can’t change the world in a day. But you’ll feel at home in an organisation where diversity is more than just a number – it’s action that you will benefit from and be a part of.
