Leading Hand - Quality

About the role:

We are seeking a Leading Hand- Quality to manage day to day quality assurance activities for pistachio hulling, drying, grading, roasting and packing operations at APPC. This includes food safety, product quality, quality systems, continuous improvement, Laboratory operations and compliance activities. The role involves ensuring all Food Safety and Quality aspects are managed to mitigate risk and optimise product quality.

In your role as Leading Hand - Quality, you will:

• Comply, implement and contribute to the improvement of documented Food Safety & Quality Management systems
• Make autonomous decisions on product and processing issues in line with the documented Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Ensure all products are tested in accordance with food safety standards, customer requirements, and in accordance with Food Safety & Quality Systems.
• Ensure compliance to Internal Pest monitoring and recording processes.
• Ensure Quality Hold procedures are upheld on the factory floor.
• Ensure all product, equipment and packaging is stored according to procedures.
• Ensure all stock for dispatch meets required standards and is checked according to procedures.
• Assist in internal and external auditing process.
• Assist with staff training in regard to Food Safety & Quality requirements.
• Actively engage in problem solving to ensure product quality and process efficiency.
• Part of the HACCP team, assist in the management of traceability procedures.
• Encourage and provide open communication platforms for quality-related issues.

• Actively involve and inspect QA points, checks and process during hulling season

 Who you are:

• Experience in the food industry or strong production experience.
• General understanding of production equipment and lean manufacturing principles.
• Customer focused
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to manage and develop staff
• Organisational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication ability
• Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Achievement focused
• Can-do attitude with the ability to work harmoniously within a small team.
• Understanding of Australian WHS requirements
• Understanding of FSANZ standards
• Current drivers licence

 Benefits:

• Competitive above award wage & great benefits
• A values driven culture with a focus on growth.
• Opportunity to expand experience with good potential for career development.
• Enriched regional lifestyle bordering the Murray River with a diverse range of activities available in the surrounding area.
• Relocation Assistance

APPC offer a supportive environment, where tolerance and kindness are part of our everyday. We are a small team and encourage each other to thrive alongside a supportive management team. Our culture is unique, down to earth, and collaborative. Our business is expanding, with a new plant in the development stages, and presents an exciting opportunity and future.  

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