Quality Assurance Manager - Food Ingredients

Virtue Recruitment ·www.virtuerecruitment.com.au

Location Sydney, NSW, AU
Type Full time
Level Mid
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Quality Assurance Manager – Sydney

Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Industry Focus: Food Manufacturing, Flavouring & Ingredient Solutions

Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Superannuation

About My Client

My client is a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of innovative food ingredients and flavour solutions, trusted across the retail, foodservice, and industrial sectors. With a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation, they are committed to delivering high-standard products to a diverse range of customers. They are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and lead the quality function across the business.

The Role

The Quality Assurance Manager will take ownership of quality systems, processes, and compliance across the organisation. This role requires a solid background in food manufacturing (or a related sector) and 4–7 years of experience in a similar QA role. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, ensuring standards and legislative requirements are met while fostering a culture of quality across all teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interpret key accreditation and standards obligations, ensuring organisational compliance with legislative and industry requirements
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems and processes across the business
  • Communicate effectively with all team members to promote quality and compliance
  • Prepare accurate reports and documentation, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership, including the Managing Director, Marketing Director, CEO, CFO, Operations Manager, and Sales Manager

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in a Quality Assurance role, preferably within Food Manufacturing or a similar industry
  • High-level interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously

Why Join My Client?

  • Competitive base salary + superannuation
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Company car
  • Opportunity to take ownership of quality standards in a growing, innovative, and industry-leading organisation


Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Quality Assurance Manager - Food Ingredients role?
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Where is the Quality Assurance Manager - Food Ingredients job located?
The Quality Assurance Manager - Food Ingredients role with Virtue Recruitment is based in Sydney, NSW, AU.
Is the Quality Assurance Manager - Food Ingredients role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Virtue Recruitment.
What experience level is the Quality Assurance Manager - Food Ingredients role?
The Quality Assurance Manager - Food Ingredients position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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