Quality Assurance Co-ordinator - Graduate
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 Co-ordinator/ Graduate to join our busy manufacturing facility here in Auckland. This is an exciting and varied hands-on role supporting the smooth operation of Quality Assurance within a meat processing environment. You will play a key role in food safety, quality systems, compliance, and continuous improvement while working closely with a supportive QA team.
Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the production of high-quality products. You will be required to follow strict standard operating procedures and maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety at all times. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Assure ongoing food quality systems and compliance – Food Safety and Health & Safety.
- Food compliance record keeping.
- Supporting the production team in achieving food safety and quality goals
- Conduct internal audits and coordinate staff training.
- Assist in external food safety audits, including evaluation of finding and implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
- Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
About You:
- Knowledge in managing food safety systems, HACCP and quality in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Previous QC and processing experience will be an advantage but training will be provided. This role will suit a food science graduate or those looking to learn and gain experience.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality.
- Positive attitude with focus on results.
- Able to work well in a team as well as individually.
- NZ Resident
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 and weekly pay cycle
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Training provided to expand your QA and compliance skills
- Work in a well-established and growing company
- Staff purchasing privileges (meat, vegetables, and foodservice items)
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and efficient individual to join a supportive environment alongside a highly motivated team. If you are seeking a long-term career in the food manufacturing industry and believe you can add value to our team, we encourage you to apply now.
Skills & Experience
- Knowledge in managing food safety systems, HACCP and quality in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Previous QC and processing experience will be an advantage but training will be provided. This role will suit a food science graduate or those looking to learn and gain experience.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Positive attitude with focus on results.
- Able to work well in a team as well as individually.
