Quality Assurance Officer

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

Chef Fresh is the first Coles owned ready made meals facility.
Based at Banksmeadow, our site is highly automated, sophisticated and equipped to global best practice. 
We have a strong focus on team member safety, quality and continuous improvement whilst ensuring that customers' security of supply, quality, availability of product and value for money expectations are met. 

About the role

Take ownership of our quality standards at Chef Fresh through managing the timely completion of quality inspections for all stages of the manufacturing process. 
 

You will also:

• Drive a Food Safety Culture by conducting floor-based inspections of the facility
• Record and communicate GMP inspections outcomes
• Be the leader and mentor in food safety and quality
• Work collaboratively and train team members in best manufacturing practise 
• Conduct investigations of any non-conformances 
• Assure that all the incoming raw materials and packaging meets Coles stringent specifications 
• Conduct environmental, allergens and ATP swabs, review and trend and analyse data 
• Perform quality checks and calibration of equipment
• Review and update factory-based paperwork, procedures and Standard Operating procedures
• Conduct sensory testing and quality checks against specification
• Conduct site Internal Audits with continuous improvement mindset
• Daily adherence to Coles values of: “Care”, “Customer”, “Courage”, “Create”
• Work in conjunctions with cleaning, engineering, operations, planning, training, NPD departments to assure that site Goals are met. 

About you and your skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, ideally in ready meals manufacturing. 
• Understanding of Coles Food Manufacturing Standards Requirements or exposure to GFSI standards BRC, SQF, etc. 
• Excellent priority, time management and communication skills to complete tasks on time and to a high standard
• A proactive approach, able to work quickly and identify challenges and risks
• Experienced in Sage, Mex, iLeader, Microsoft Office or quick learner who is willing to learn how to use a range of tools or systems for quality testing 
• Team player who acts and completes tasks in a safe manner. 

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 128386

Employment Type: Full time