Thank you for your interest in this position.We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete.To finish your application, we will email you further details.Quality Assurance Team LeaderRole overview:Reporting to the Head of Quality Assurance, you will ensure that Vitaco's Quality Management System enables compliance with all required legislation, whilst also ensuring our internal standards and customers' requirements are met.
Whilst this role is focused on foods, it is expected that you will have or quickly gain an understanding of manufacture and legislation related to dietary supplements and listed medicines to facilitate full implementation of the QMS in our complex business.This role encompasses Quality Assurance activities across in-house manufacturing of food products.
Your commitment to quality coupled with your strong management and leadership skills will enable you to engage others and take them on the quality journey so that Vitaco can successfully deliver on growth objectives both domestically and internationally.Key responsibilities include:Driving Vitaco's quality culture through leadership in qualityCompliance with and support of management of RMPs and FCPsProvide quality and compliance support to operational areas ensuring regulatory, quality management system and GMP/food complianceLead and carry out HACCP studies including reviewsInvestigate customer complaints and problem solvingValidationAccountable for ensuring there are up-to-date production SOPs for use by the businessLeadership and development of direct reportsDevelopment of good working relationships across the business and externally to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of the required quality outcomesQualifications and attributes required:Professional qualifications in the area of Food Science/Technology or similarA minimum of 3 years' leadership experience in the food or supplement industries or a related fieldDemonstrated experience in managing quality assurance functions within a fast-paced and complex organisationProven experience in supporting the day-to-day activities of premises operating under both RMPs and FCPs along with hands-on HACCP experience.Sound knowledge of Official Assurance Specifications and of the MPI e-cert system would be favourableAuditing experienceA strong results orientation and continuous improvement mind-setWell-developed interpersonal skills including outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels within the organisation and externallyGood planning skills with the ability to prioritise, manage and track multiple tasks/projectsDemonstrated success in leading and motivating teamsDemonstrated strong management and leadership experienceA strong methodical and analytical approach to problem solving along with excellent Excel and analytical skills.What's in it for you:Competitive salary with annual reviewsGreat discounts on our productsAccess to discounted health insuranceSubsidised on-site caféA day off on your birthdayWellness initiativesAccess to naturopathic advice from our in-house expertsA fun and supportive work environmentWhy is this the next great opportunity for you?This position is important to delivering our mission to empower healthier lives, offering challenge and the opportunity to be part of the ongoing growth and success of Vitaco.People enjoy working with us because of our values and our products.
We believe diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together.
We are committed to an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking, and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential.In return, we can offer you a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, a day off on your birthday, access to discounted health insurance, wellness initiatives, access to naturopathic and nutrition advice from our in-house experts, and the list goes on... supportive team environment, high autonomy, and opportunities for development.About us:We are a market leader in health and wellbeing products, experiencing rapid growth.
You will have seen our products on your supermarket shelves – our brands include Healtheries, Musashi, Athena, and Nutra-Life.
We are globally renowned for manufacturing the highest quality products, which are distributed in over thirty countries across five continents worldwide.If you like the sound of our mission, know you can be part of our future success, and are ready to take your career to the next step with a highly respected organization, this is your opportunity; we'd love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW!Applications will be considered before the closing date.To learn more about this career opportunity or to apply online, please click Apply Online and you will be taken to our careers page.Closing Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2025
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