Southern FSQA Lead Site Support

JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.

At JBS, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. There are amazing opportunities for your growth and development within our organisation.

Here, you'll find a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions recognized.

As a Food Safety Quality Assurance Site Lead you will play a pivotal role in:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining the AA and HACCP plan, ensuring they are current and managing document archiving.
• Draft, authorize, and submit AA amendments to DAFF, and maintain up-to-date reference documents by liaising with DAFF for compliance.
• Reduce customer complaints through root cause analysis and ensure product specification compliance, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Report serious security deviations immediately and participate in projects for new technology and process improvements.
• Review FSQA/MHA documentation and trends for compliance and improvement, staying informed on relevant legislation, food safety issues, and industry developments.
• Embed JBS’s commitment to Animal Welfare through training and monitoring, and audit AA at plant level, assisting with IA schedules.
• Ensure compliance with key customer requirements and identify and implement training needs.
• Raise maintenance issues with Management and maintain a working knowledge of the AA, ensuring key stakeholders are informed.
• Competent in report writing, audit off-site facilities for compliance, and review incoming and outgoing loads for GMP compliance.
• Audits off-site cold storage and freight forwarder facilities handling JBS Australia products for compliance, market access requirements hygiene, food safety etc.
• Review incoming and outgoing loads for compliance with carton handling, product damage, temperature control etc.
• A large focus on labelling, documentation, product integrity, and segregation for domestic and export customers,
• Compile audit reports with findings, corrective actions, etc.
• Assists with ongoing compliance with Commercial standards and requirements, this includes audits (internal, external, commercial etc.).
• Travel and audit/assist JBS Australia plants for compliance as well as providing technical support, and at times coverage for staff.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong drive for operational excellence. You should have:

• Proven experience in food safety and quality assurance roles.

• Sound knowledge and application of HACCP principles.
• Access to information technology/i-Leader.
• Understanding of the DAFF website.
• Assist plants with corrective action reports.
• Conduct audits and assist plants in identifying gaps and opportunities for improvements.
• Internal Audit Certificate,
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an understanding of Root Cause Analysis.
• Exceptional ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Competencies in AUS-MEAT/MSA.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Conflict resolution skills, including the ability to negotiate and deal with auditors.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic with a focus on system improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Join JBS Australia and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence in food safety and quality assurance!

How to Apply?

Are you ready to join the largest animal protein manufacturer and producer in Australia?

We want to hear from you!

For more information about JBS Australia, please visit our Careers Page: https://careers.jbssa.com.au