Quality Manager | Christchurch

Job Description

This is Us!

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.

We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our Meadow Fresh dairy manufacturing site in Christchurch. As Quality Manager you will lead and direct the site quality systems, food safety program, and manage compliance issues whilst embedding quality ownership and culture across the site. 

In order to make this happen, your responsibilities will include:

• Being an influential and effective leader on site, working with the Site Leadership team, Team Leaders and wider team to develop a positive Quality Culture.
• Develop best practice in all aspects of food safety, quality and compliance that is integrated with people and processes to meet GMP standards
• Effective management of all technical, laboratory, food safety and regulatory functions for the Site
• Develop and implement a QA strategy that underpins GF Quality Strategic Plan
• Manage internal and external audit systems to ensure the quality and food safety systems meet regulatory and customer requirements and that procedures are being followed

About You

In order to make this role a success you will be an experienced Quality Leader who has prior experience in leading a team within the food manufacturing environment, preferably dairy.

Skillsets, qualifications and experience we are looking for include:

• The ability to influence key stakeholders and grow a strong quality culture
• Proven leadership experience of leading a team and developing people
• Experience in Food safety, HACCP, QA & GFSI standards
• A track record of continuous improvement and demonstrated experience implementing operational efficiencies and improved results

What we can offer

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.

At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers.

What are you waiting for? Apply now.