Location: Wahgunyah (Northeast Victoria – close to regional hubs of Albury/Wodonga and Wangaratta) Duration: Full time, permanent 5+ years' experience Position Summary Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.
At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
We are looking for an experienced Food Safety Coordinator to join the Quality team based in our Wahgunyah Factory, the home of Nestlé Uncle Toby's Snacks and Cereals.
The Food Safety Coordinator will lead and ensure effective implementation of the Food Safety Management System, including HACCP and all Pre-Requisite Programs.
A day in the life... Reporting to the QA Manager, key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure effective implementation of the HACCP program; including, but not limited to, HACCP plan review and revision; alignment with QMS and SAP inspection plans; and verification and validation of control measures.
Drive and support the effectiveness of the PRPs related to food safety and hygiene; including, but not limited to, Zoning; Pathogen Monitoring; Foreign Body prevention; Hygiene & Housekeeping; Allergen Management.
Ensure appropriate monitoring of the food safety of raw material, semi-finished goods, and packaging materials.
Support the NPD process by conducting risk assessments of new raw materials.
Support engineering projects by conducting risk assessments and providing advice about cleanability, hygienic design, and site standards on equipment design and plant layout.
Support the Maintenance and Industrial Services teams by providing technical support for programs such as contamination risks from maintenance activities.
Support Production in ensuring GMP standards are adhered to.
Own the site's GMP improvement list and prioritize the areas in which the GMP budget will be spent.
Participate in the factory's internal audit programme.
Ensure the performance of structured root cause analysis after incidents related to food safety or hygiene failures have occurred.
Own and deliver training related to HACCP, housekeeping, hygiene, and other food safety elements.
What will make you successful Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively within a team environment.
Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
Tertiary qualification in Food Science or related field of study.
Minimum 5 years' experience as a quality specialist, preferably in HACCP.
Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.
Passionate about working for Nestlé and sharing its purpose.
Previous experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.
A working understanding of Australian Food Regulations is beneficial.
Understanding of and commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, Food Safety, and Quality.
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
In addition, we offer: Varied career experiences and personalised development support.
Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and programs.
Competitive remuneration package.
Employee Assistance Program.
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