Quality Specialist

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

• Work with some of Australia’s iconic spreads Vegemite and Peanut Butter!

• Join a fun, engaged and hard-working Quality team

• Free on-site parking, café, subsidised merchandise and kitchens filled with our goodies!

Ensure quality assurance of products, systems and materials in this rewarding role with one of Australia’s leading brands.

The Role

Bega Group are seeking an experienced Quality Specialist to ensure quality assurance of products (spreads), systems and materials and ensure quality is in line with company or national and international standards.

Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh and Cream Cheese. VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.

This is a Fixed-Term maternity leave cover position working full-time Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with production staff and senior management and to ensure any quality problems are addressed, corrective action is taken and preventative action implemented

• Coordinate internal audits, CCP verification activities and glass and plastics program

• Monitor the department hygiene standards through inspections and swabbing activities and to assist the site service team with trouble shooting and continuous improvement initiatives

• Participate in HACCP, GMP and sanitary design evaluations for plant modifications and capital projects

• Deviation Management, including: Reporting, preparation, writing, support for RCA’s, CAPA’s, ERF’s, and EQA’s.

About you

• Knowledge of analytical methods used to assess product quality and safety in a food manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of the use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for product quality assessment and control

• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated problem-solving ability

• Strong time management and prioritization skills

• Exposure to HACCP / GMP / Good Laboratory Practices is desired.

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

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.