Quality SpecialistWe are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) - a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries. We work together to make, move, and sell some of the world's most loved drinks.We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow and are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies, and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.Our well-known portfolio in Australia includes the Coca-Cola family of products, as well as loved brands like Sprite, Fanta, Mount Franklin, Powerade, Jim Beam, Canadian Club, and Grinders Coffee.About your new role This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and skilled quality professional to join our supportive team in Moorabbin VIC. We have a state-of-the-art facility awaiting you, and you will get to sink your teeth into varied work by being responsible for leading and supporting the following:LeadingManagement of a small team of QA team members - laboratoryThe quality agenda for the syrup manufacturing processCompliance to meet all regulatory, customer, and company requirementsThe implementation of process control and monitoring programmes inclusive of non-conformance resolutionThe servicing, upgrade, and external calibration of all laboratory equipmentReporting, escalation, and implementation of corrective action plans for change management issuesWhat will you be doing?Management of QA team members - laboratoryMaintaining quality of manufactured syrupCoaching, training, and reviewing competency of operations team members including standard checking and calibration of equipmentManaging NCR/syrup resolution for the operational teams for raw materials and ingredientsReviewing quality and production process controls in operations and generating change management in conjunction with production teams as requiredConducting internal audits and supporting the external audits programOverseeing all compliance testing and calibration activities to ensure adherence to the Quality FrameworkLet's talk about you!Undergraduate degree qualifications or equivalent in a Science-based discipline (ideally)2 - 5 years' experience in a quality assurance roleProven leadership and people management skillsExcellent communication skillsProven safety accountabilityEffective problem-solving skillsAwareness and understanding of QMS, HACCP, and Food Safety ProgrammesPreferably experience in FMCG/Food manufacturing/Packaging Technology.Applications close Friday 6th December, 2024 Please be aware: This job posting may close earlier than the advertised date if we receive a strong pool of candidates. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.What's in it for you?At CCEP, you can expect an attractive package including staff product allowance as well as a broad range of discounts and benefits from a range of partners! This is a genuine opportunity for an ambitious and customer-focused trade professional to take their career to a new level and thrive, making a positive contribution to CCEP customers' business growth and success, with a brand you can be proud of. Some of our amazing & competitive benefits are:Generous company-funded parental leavePurchased annual leave schemeOngoing training and opportunities for career progressionBeing part of one of the world's largest bottlers and most recognizable brandsExcellent team culture - we have fun whilst we work!A leader who will support & guide you throughout your careerAccess to employee benefits such as free drinks onsite, allocation of products to take home, EAP, free onsite parkingAccess to our CCEP Care Program which helps our people work through the challenges of navigating Government Services, Social Welfare Organisations, and all other matters that impact their emotional, psychological, financial, and physical wellbeing. This includes free counselling for you and your family via our EAP helplineAccess to our career and self-development program from day oneCoca-Cola Europacific is committed to the health and safety of all employees and to equal employment opportunity for all employees to ensure that our employees have a safe work environment that is also free of discrimination and harassment. This obligation may also extend to include a pre-employment health evaluation process that is aimed at determining if prospective new employees are able to safely undertake the inherent requirements of the role without putting themselves or others at risk.