Senior Quality Business Partner

Job Description

Lead quality systems, ensure food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a Castlemaine-based role. 10th February, 2025 About Us GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 40 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI, and Jasol.DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. About the Role As a Senior Quality Business Partner , you will play a critical role in ensuring product safety and quality across our Castlemaine operations. Working closely with operations teams, you will lead, develop, and implement quality systems, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain compliance with food safety standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to drive engagement with cross-functional teams . You will support new product development, maintain certification standards, and ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, and industry regulations . Responsibilities Lead and coach the Quality business partners, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance. Ensure compliance with regulatory, certification, and customer standards . Drive continuous improvement in quality processes, systems, and operational practices. Partner with Operations teams to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance are embedded in daily production. Support new product development and trials , ensuring quality and food safety parameters are met. Conduct audits, manage corrective actions, and handle customer complaints and non-conformances . Why Join Us Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’. When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community. We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others): Flexible work arrangements Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year Options to purchase additional leave Discounted products Training and development programs Global career opportunities Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end-of-year celebration Health and wellness initiatives Study Assistance About You You are an experienced Quality professional with: 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance. Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field. Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, SQF, and customer standards (Coles, WQA, YUM, McDonald's, etc.). Leadership experience, with the ability to develop and mentor teams . Excellent communication skills, able to partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to risk management. Applications To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button. At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy, we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr