Description:
About the business
Tasmanian Quality Meats Pty Ltd is a local Tasmanian abattoir that processes sheep, lamb and calves for the Tasmanian farming community. Our operations include a slaughter floor, boning room and offal collection rooms at our Cressy plant. We produce for the Australian market and also export product internationally.
About the role
Tasmanian Quality Meats has an opportunity for a Full Time Quality Assurance Manager to be part of our friendly team. This position will report directly to the Plant Manager and be responsible for guiding our experienced team on quality processes and systems in a meat processing establishment.
Key Responsibilities
Maintaining and managing an approved arrangement
Manage reviews and audits with regulatory & accreditation organisations.
Implement and monitor procedures to ensure compliance and provide appropriate corrective actions.
Developing, maintaining and management of our HACCP systems and processes.
Assessing and refining HACCP systems with a view to continuous improvement.
Quality control and documentation around product specifications.
Development and improvement of quality systems to ensure continual compliance with our quality standards.
Animal Welfare monitoring and compliance.
Working with production department on developing corrective actions & implementation of these to improve processes
Management reporting on quality assurance issues and results.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Qualifications in HACCP, Internal Auditing, Animal Welfare
Relevant tertiary/food safety qualification or equivalent experience
Opportunity available for qualification/certification in some areas for the right candidate.
Skills and Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive and professional approach
Continuous improvement initiative and attitude
Demonstrated knowledge of meat processing facility and standards required for Australian government departmental approved guidelines.
Advanced technical skills in recording and reporting data, and maintaining electronic QA systems.
Leadership experience in developing, mentoring and managing a small team.
This position will require a police check, a pre-employment medical, and professional reference checks.
For further information on the role, or a copy of the position description, please email jobs@tasquality.com.au.