QA Process Systems Specialist

ABOUT US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is a market leader in the manufacturing of food service products to the global market with headquarters in California, USA.  GSF is values-based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation and customer service.  Established in 1947, GSF currently services 100+ leading brands (125,000+ restaurants/stores) from its 50+ locations on five continents.  Our core businesses include processing and distribution of liquid products, protein, produce, dairy and other services.  The company employs approximately 6,000 associates and is 100 percent management-owned and run.  GSF also operates a national non-profit organisation, the GSF Foundation.

GROENZ is a wholly owned subsidiary of GSF, providing high quality sauces and condiments to the major Retailers and QSR’s businesses across Australia and New Zealand. 

The Role

Reporting to the QA & Technical Manager, this role is responsible providing quality and technical expertise to the company to ensure products remain safe and compliant and best practices are followed. Ensuring relevant training is completed and maintaining updates and control of all the Food Safety Programme and Quality documentations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Manage the review process for all documentations including policies, SOP and SSOP. Create SOP as and when required

·         Maintain a detailed understanding of the manufacturing lines and associated HACCP risks and assist with the HACCP Review process.

·         Lead the site Sanitation validation & verification program: CIP validation, SSOP validation, Master sanitation schedule is completed, sanitation audits.

·         Manage internal training planning and execution. Carry out In House GMP, Quality and compliant training sessions

·         Responsible for internal auditing, Validation and Verification programmes: GMP, Sanitation, CCP. Lead internal GMP audit program and track NC and CAPA. Conduct RCA.

·         Assist in the Product Positive Release process ensuring Finished Goods are appropriately held and released in line with quality requirement and accurate HOLD log records

·         Manage pest control programme

·         Assist in retaining BRC Excellent rating and customer specific audit standards

·         Assist in driving Food Safety Culture for the site

·         Comply with Company’s Food Safety and Quality policies to ensure the quality of the finished products

·         Comply with all GSF Health and Safety policies, procedures, processes and standards always

We are looking for someone who will bring the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

Essential

·         Relevant tertiary qualification in Food Science or related field

·         Minimum 2 years’ experience in all aspects of quality assurance in a food manufacturing environment.

·         Ideally experience in a facility using CIP.

·         Advanced HACCP

·         Knowledge of NZ regulations and international legislation

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Communicate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing

·         Strong computer efficiency (MSOffice)

·         Awareness of legal obligations

·         Continuous Improvement

·         Compliance Management

·         Good Manufacturing experience

Personal Attributes

·         Very high attention to detail

·         Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems

·         Exceptional time management skills and ability to multitask

·         Strong GMP knowledge

·         Outcome driven and customer focused

·         Values driven

OUR VALUES

·         Treat others like you want to be treated.

·         Make the best products.

·         Give the customer a fair deal.

·         Maintain the highest standards.

If you believe you have the experience and skills, and our values align with your personal values, please apply on-line now!

Applications will only be accepted from individuals who are currently eligible to work in New Zealand.

You must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and medical test.

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