Oceania Dairy is seeking an individual with a talent for communication, flexibility, adaptability, and precision to join our team as a Quality and Compliance Officer working primarily within plant operations. This exciting position offers an opportunity for someone with strong communication abilities to ensure our departments are working efficiently to meet regulatory standards and strive beyond that to set a standard of quality.The role of Quality and Compliance Officer is vital in supporting the Oceania Dairy business through ensuring legislative requirements are met for both product and organisation. The role is critical to support our plant operations with meeting regulatory compliance, ensuring standards are met and kept, and verifying product to meet benchmarks. The role fosters daily communication with business departments to proactively ensure continuous improvements, through a strong core value of Excellence.The successful candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for process improvement and a proven ability to positively advocate for quality as together we are better. Our culturally diverse environment is an asset to our organisation, therefore the ability to work progressively and communicate effectively in a team environment is essential.Who is Oceania Dairy?Oceania Dairy is owned by the Yili Group who have a vision to be recognised as a world class health food provider. Yili is currently ranked 5th in Rabobank's global dairy top 20 report and is China's number one producer of dairy products. We focus on empowerment, diversity, and continuous learning, and thrive off mutual success for individuals and the business. We have great people working in a great place making the great products.This role is based on site based at Glenavy, close to Waimate, Oamaru and Timaru.What skills are we looking for?Proven attention to detail with a methodical approach.Flexible and adaptable due to the on-the-go nature of the role.Ability to maintain open channels of communication to ensure efficient work and product flow across the full production line.Talent at maintaining a solutions-focussed approach to resolving issues and aim to produce successful outcomes when working with others.What experience are we looking for?A Food Technology/ Science or similar science-based qualification along with a good understanding of relevant regulatory requirements.Previous experience within the Dairy Industry and an understanding or FSSC2000 systems would be an advantage.Knowledge of the production process and understanding of the legislative framework.Why choose Oceania Dairy?Located in the graceful foothills of Waimate with the Pacific Ocean to the east.Spend your "day in the office" away from traffic jams and road cones.Free employee bus provided from Timaru and Oamaru to travel to site.On site gym, annual health checks, on-site physiotherapyEmployee Assistance ProgramOceania Dairy has a strong safety culture.Values lead organisation committed to the training and development of employee.Why wait - apply now?If you want to take the next step in your career, apply now.#J-18808-Ljbffr
