General Information Date Published: 19-Aug-2024 Advertising Ends: 27-Oct-2024 Country: New Zealand Location: Hamilton & North Waikato Role Type: Quality & Safety Work Type: Permanent ID#: 9344 Position Description Our Co-operative Fonterra's strength is in the collective | Te Matapuna toa takitini We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world. As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk. When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. About us | Whakapa mai We love kiwi dairy farmers and think they're pretty awesome. For generations they have relied on hard work, ingenuity, and each other, to create the kind of goodness that fuels our families, connects our communities and supports our economy. At Farm Source, our team is driven by the same co-operative spirit that our farmers and their communities share. We make farming easier so farmers can continue to concentrate on what they do best - producing high quality New Zealand milk in the most sustainable way. This means growing and supporting the right people - people with plenty of roll-your-sleeves up energy to rise to the challenge. Whether you're on the farm getting your gumboots dirty or connecting over a coffee at our local stores, you'll be getting the mahi done as part of a trusted team - backed by good people, the right products, innovative solutions, and industry-leading expertise. So why not join us? Our regional structure and openness to flexible working means that there really is something for everyone. No matter your age or stage, our inclusive culture has created a place where everyone can thrive. About the opportunity | Te whai waahi Are you passionate about maintaining high product quality and driving excellence in brand standards? We are seeking a dedicated Quality Lead to support and champion the Farm Source house brand program. In this pivotal role, you will ensure product quality, consistent standards, and specifications throughout the product development process and future orders. You will also play a crucial role in upholding our commitment to ethical behaviour and sustainability. Other Key Responsibilities: Oversee Quality Assurance for Farm Source house brands (Country Mile, 360), ensuring first-class manufacturing that aligns with brand standards. Work closely with the Marketing team to design packaging, verifying all branding elements, product features, and data accuracy against factory specifications. Create and execute the new article creation process in collaboration with the Category and Supply Chain teams, maintaining accurate vendor specifications and packaging dimensions. Ensure the critical path management of all house brand orders to guarantee vendors' commitment to Delivery in Full on Time (DIFOT), including processing vendor import documentation. Gather customer and store feedback to drive continuous improvement of house brand product and packaging specifications. Serve as the primary point of contact for house brand processes, developing and maintaining a Standard Operating Procedure for stakeholders to ensure consistent quality management. About you | Moe koe You are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in quality assurance and a passion for maintaining high standards in product quality. Your excellent communication and collaboration skills allow you to work effectively across teams, from marketing to supply chain management. You possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling you to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions. With a proactive approach to managing workflows and a commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability practices, you are dedicated to upholding our brand's reputation and delivering exceptional products. Your leadership skills and ability to coach teams in best practices make you a key contributor to the success of the Farm Source house brands. The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Fonterra Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. We offer flexible working to ensure the job gets done whilst being there for life's important moments. With a global presence, a world of career opportunities awaits you. We support your health and wellbeing with events, discounts on wellbeing products, and employee assistance programs. We encourage lifelong learning and will help you develop your skills. Enjoy discounted health insurance based on your employment type and location. No matter your life stage or choices, we have leave options, including purchasing additional leave, enhanced parental benefits, and long-service leave. Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations. Sound good to you? Come join our whanau and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together. T?tou t?tou. #J-18808-Ljbffr