Quality Assurance & Compliance Co-ordinator
Aspire Foods:
Aspire Foods Auckland is part of Simply Food Solutions, a leading food manufacturing organisation. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, innovative food solutions to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Our success is driven by the dedication of our people. We foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace built on teamwork, reliability, and respect. As a well-established and continually growing food manufacturing company, we offer an excellent career opportunity to join a stable and highly respected organisation.
The Role:
We are seeking a Quality Assurance & Compliance Assistant to join our busy manufacturing facility in Auckland. This is an exciting and varied, hands-on role supporting the effective operation of our Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Compliance, and Health & Safety systems within a meat processing environment.
Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the production of safe, high-quality products while supporting the business in maintaining regulatory and company standards. You will work closely with the production and QA teams to monitor compliance, maintain accurate records, assist with audits and investigations, and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives.
You will be required to follow and support strict standard operating procedures and maintain high standards of food safety, quality, hygiene, and workplace health & safety at all times. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team are essential.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in food manufacturing, with training and support provided to build your knowledge and experience across QA, food safety, compliance, and health & safety.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Ensure ongoing compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Health & Safety systems and requirements.
- Maintain accurate food safety, quality, and health & safety records and documentation.
- Support the production team in achieving food safety, quality, and health & safety goals.
- Conduct internal audits and inspections, and coordinate relevant staff training and health & safety awareness.
- Assist with external food safety and health & safety audits, including evaluation of findings and implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
- Investigate customer complaints, product non-conformances, health & safety incidents, hazards, and near misses, and support appropriate corrective actions.
- Assist with identifying workplace hazards and implementing risk controls and preventative measures.
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of health & safety procedures, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Promote a strong food safety, quality, and health & safety culture across the workplace.
The operating hours are between 6am and 5pm Monday to Friday with a minimum of 40 hours/week, the applicants must be flexible with start and finish times with the option to work additional hours as required. You may be required to work on the occasional weekend day.
We Offer:
- Permanent full-time position with long-term job security.
- Competitive salary with a weekly pay cycle.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Full training and ongoing support to develop your QA, food safety, compliance, and health & safety skills.
- Opportunity to work with an established and growing company.
- Staff purchasing privileges across meat, vegetables, and foodservice products.
Join Our Team
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to join our supportive team within the food manufacturing industry. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across quality assurance, food safety, compliance, and health & safety, while working alongside a highly motivated and collaborative team. If you are looking for a long-term career opportunity and believe you can make a positive contribution to our team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!
Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, quality assurance, and compliance within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Previous quality control, food processing, or manufacturing experience will be an advantage; however, full training will be provided.
- An understanding or interest in Health & Safety, workplace hazards, risk management, and incident reporting would be an advantage.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace health & safety.
- A positive, proactive attitude with a focus on achieving results and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage documentation, records, and follow up on corrective actions.
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