Harraways the iconic NZ oats brand; in partnership with
Platinum Recruitment are looking to hire a Quality Assurance Lead.
Harraways has been operating from its original mill site for over 150 years ago and is still 100% NZ-owned and operated, sourcing the finest crops from the Otago/Southland hills producing oats that are eaten by local and export customers.
The company is focused on providing the absolute best to their customers, business partners, employees, the community, and the environment and is totally committed to a sustainable business approach – past, present and future.
It is an exciting time for Harraways due to a recent announcement of the investment of millions of dollars into its oat mill, to meet growing demand for the healthy and humble locally grown oat.
Position Description Reporting to a highly experienced Quality Control Manager, you will require leadership qualities, and supervise food safety and regulatory compliances, conduct periodic food safety audits to ensure company is compliant with FSSC 22000 requirements, for the purpose of certifying our FSMS to that standard. Maintain food safety documentation and ensure that our SOPs and forms are updated and regularly reviewed.
You will need to have good communication and organisational skills to work with all stakeholders, internal and externally.
Responsibilities: - Handling internal audits of GMP, HACCP and Food Safety in line with FSSC 22000
- Oversee HACCP and Food Safety management program to accredited standards
- Develop systems related to new equipment and procedures to improve workflow efficiency while maintaining high quality /food safety standards
- Manage external audit process (FSSC, NP3, BioGro, Halal)
- Develop systems with a key focus on Food Safety
- Liaise with QC on systems implementation
- Investigate non-compliance and deliver corrective and preventative actions as required by regulatory bodies and internal processes.
- Supervise daily QA/QC laboratory activities.
Requirements: - Relevant Tertiary qualification.
- Experience in Micro Analysis (Total Plate Count, Total Coliform, E. Coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Yeast and Moulds)
- Experience in Chemical analysis (Moisture content, Water Activity, Enzyme Analysis, Allergen Tests)
- QA experience in food manufacturing.
- Hands on experience on HACCP, GMP and Food Safety audits.
- Capable of working pragmatically and as part of a small, dedicated organisation
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communicates openly and in a timely manner
We would love to hear from you if your skills align with the responsibilities and requirements outlined. This is fantastic opportunity to join a trusted iconic brand, loved by Kiwis. Click
“apply” or give Julie a call on
027 752 8461.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test, medical and Ministry of Justice check.
Only applicants with permanent NZ work rights can be considered.
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