Quality Specialist

• Permanent Full time role base in Lenah Valley
• Put your influencing skills to the test to make real change
• Unique role with a focus on Hygiene and sanitation

We are looking for our next quality professional to join the team at Lenah Valley!

The role

The Lenah Valley site, approximately 15 minutes from the Hobart CBD, manufactures more than 50 milk, milk based and cream products using fresh Tasmanian milk. With around 50 employees and annual production of approximately 33 million litres, the site offers the scale of a regulated manufacturing operation alongside the lifestyle benefits of living in Hobart, including short commutes, amazing food and strong cultural identity.

We are looking for a new Quality Specialist (Environmental and Sanitation) to join our small quality team! The purpose of this role is to drive, maintain, coordinate and monitor the day-to-day laboratory functions and ensure compliance to product specifications. Day to day, this role will have a focus on training & coaching staff on systems and procedures to ensure best outcomes. Being a strong communicator and influencing others is essential. This is not a lab-based role, you will already be an expert in quality standards, how to interpret them, and have the skills to teach others. Some experience in the environmental area and high hygiene workspaces would be a bonus.

The Quality Specialist works on site Monday to Friday during normal site operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement and monitor the Laboratory Quality System & GLP standards, ensuring adherence to site, Bega Group and customer requirements, while supporting site hygiene plans and Food Safety, Quality & Environment monitoring programs.
• Manage, update and maintain the laboratory document control system through Intelex, ensuring accurate records and compliance with quality and testing requirements.
• Complete all reporting on time and provide relevant information to senior leaders, including results from site sampling, testing and verification activities (e.g. pathogens, shelf-life, swabbing, trade waste).
• Conduct GMP & internal audits as per schedule and support verification of site hygiene, food safety and environmental monitoring activities.
• Coordinate site laboratory equipment servicing, maintenance and calibration programs to support ongoing testing, sampling and quality assurance activities.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemical engineering or related field
• Ability to engage with all levels of the business, from leadership to operational staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including influencing skills & coaching
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and preparation of detailed reports
• Strong knowledge of HACCP/GMP/GLP/BRC standards

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M, on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant must hold a current Australian driver's license and will be required to complete a pre-employment medical .

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.