Reporting to the Quality Manager - Operations and working as part of a small and dynamic team based in Auckland, you will be responsible for assessing and verifying each vendor's adherence to a2 corporate food safety and quality regulations and standards. You will develop and maintain good working relationships with third-party suppliers and contractors and manage issues effectively. This role will also support the wider Quality Operations team with BAU to ensure the business functions effectively.
Responsibilities Management of Vendor Assurance program; ensure approved 3PMs are verified in a timely manner and meet the a2MC Food safety and quality requirements. The role will require regular travel to 3PMs and possible temporary placement at the site to support and manage issues. Complete data inputs, data analysis, trending, and monitoring to support supplier performance monitoring and internal business reporting. Support internal audits and certification. Support the Quality BAU team with customer complaints and non-conformity management and support continuous improvement (CI) with 3PMs. Support (CI) projects. Monitor customer complaints, non-conformances, and supplier performances. Ability to partner with and influence a wide range of people: marketing, quality, supply chain, suppliers. Skills and Experience Strong auditing skills, including lead auditor certification (or 5 years minimum auditing experience). Understanding of FSQ management systems and the principles of QA procedures. Experience in working in a dairy plant, preferably infant formula. Intermediate to advanced computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel and Power BI (preferred). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills. 4 Litres of fresh a2 milk for each team member weekly. Enhancedpaid parental leaveacross all locations (in Australia: 18weeks primary carer and 4 weeks secondary carer), with no minimum tenure requirement for accessing paid parental leave. Women's health leave -5 days of paid leave each year for members of our team who need to manage the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, or severe endometriosis. Juggle Street- On-demand platform for childcare (and tutoring) in Australia and New Zealand. Global wellbeing day – bonus day off each year. Remote 'work from anywhere'– up to 2weeks a year. Families@a2resource portal:webinars, podcasts, online course and connect you with experts. Access to our global reward and recognition platform which includes the largest employee discounts program in the world. Professional and personal development opportunities viaUdemy(global learning platform). Masterclass(online learning platform with classes taught by world experts). Culture Club at each of our locations. Team member referral bonus. Company paid'Headspace' subscriptionfor all team members. Employee Assistance Program. Opportunities to get involved in community and sustainability initiatives. About The a2 Milk Company Our purpose is to pioneer the future of Dairy for good.
The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. At every point The a2 Milk Company rethought how to do dairy. We do this today by pioneering:
Science and innovation to make dairy accessible again. The ability to rethink every element of the dairy industry. Paying the supply chain fairly to maintain trusted and loyal relationships. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.
The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy. Conventional cows' milk contains two main types of beta casein protein, A2 protein and A1 protein – our branded milk is different from conventional cows' milk because it comes from cows selected to naturally produce only the A2 protein type and no A1. Many consumers and healthcare professionals report that certain people who experience challenges drinking conventional cows' milk may experience benefits when they switch to a2 Milk.
The a2 Milk Company has products and trading activities in Australia, New Zealand, Greater China, North America, and a selection of emerging markets.
Our 'BOLD' company values are the guiding principles that shape our behaviour, decisions, and interactions. They serve as the compass that steers us in the right direction and unifies us through shared behaviours.
How to apply Click APPLY or contact Priti Godhania on +64 27 220 5647 for a confidential discussion.
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