Quality Assurance Specialist

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a snacking category.

To help us on our journey we are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our awesome team based in Mangere, Auckland.

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the auditing and verification of day to day operations with the overall goal of ensuring all legal, customer and international certification requirements are met. This role will also support improvement of Jack Link's quality systems through the identification and promotion of systems use and data analysis.

List of responsibilities as outlined below:

• Closely work with Crew leaders and Area Managers to improve quality and food safety.
• Review and improve quality documents to enable best utilization of quality systems.
• Control of current/obsolete documents throughout the quality and production department.
• Document and SOP review.
• Timely updating of specs with material or specification changes.
• Assisting with the development of training materials.
• Accurate and timely reporting to FSQ Manager.
• Daily verifications and scheduled audits.
• Retention of all export licenses.
• Maintain high scores for all external audits conducted by third parties.
• Complete specific daily checks as defined in each area specific task lists.
• Ensure plant is compliant with existing and keeps abreast of any changes in the OMAR of all markets JLNZ currently exports to.
• To verify all JL production, meet the CCP requirements of Jack Links Risk Management Program, ensuring substandard product is held for re-processing / withheld from sale.
• Document and control breaches in Product Food Safety and quality.

• To conduct all the required daily quality checks and verifications such as, GMP inspections, Hygiene practices Operation practice.
• To conduct required audits as scheduled.
• To assist Technical and FSQ Manager in projects aimed at enhancing quality program.
• Manage of processing control standards development to ensure these remain effective in meeting required product quality outcomes.
• Data entry and analysis as required.
• Ensure daily review and verification of all departments by means of walkthrough of production areas as a GMP health check.
• Performance review of operation departments and score.

• To assist R&D team members with production Trials when requested.
• To assist with implementation of key initiatives working with Technical Department.

• Accompany MPI VA for MPI regulatory visit of the RMP.
• Apply CAR for any identified non-conformance and conduct root cause analysis with aim to prevent of reoccurring.
• Organize cover for any lapses in inspection service cover.
• Be available for external audits if required.

• Regularly audit and review Sanitation performance and Preoperational inspection.
• Review and report sanitation trends and performance to FSQ manager.
• Initiate corrective action and preventative solutions to identified issues.

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science.
• Knowledge regarding SOP maintenance.
• Knowledge of OMAR - desired.
• Good knowledge of Government Legislative requirements and international standards.
• Good technical knowledge of the Food (Meat) Industry - Desired.
• Minimum 5 years in a quality related role.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

What's Next?

If you are interested in this role, click "APPLY NOW". Please upload your cover letter and CV then click submit. We will be in contact with you as soon as possible regarding whether we would like to move your application to the next stage.

Currently we are not accepting any overseas applications.

Jack Link's NZ Ltd requires all applications to have eligibility to work in New Zealand. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks which include a medical test and a criminal convictions check.