QA Coordinator

We are currently seeking to appoint a Quality Coordinator at our Taura site in Mount Maunganui. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role requires you to support the site through maintaining, coordinating and monitoring the site's management System, conducting internal & external audits, while helping to drive our commitment to deliver quality products to meet our customer's expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, honest, and adaptable team player who is seeking advancement in their career and add real value to our Mount Maunganui facility. **Key responsibilities will include**: - Providing assistance to the Quality and Compliance Team to enhance raw material approval - Ongoing assurance including food safety documentation, traceability and staff training - Documentation approval, raw material verification and stock management - Performing GMP Inspections, Internal Audits, Validation & Verification activities - Internal auditing testing both in and out of the factory environment - Develop, improve and optimise the business systems to support continuous improvement activities - Develop, improve and optimise the site Food Safety Programme **Job Requirements**: **To be successful in this role**: - Previous experience in a similar role within the food industry including quality control - Experience in the Essential Oils, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Health & Personal Care or Food & Beverage Industry highly desirable - An understanding of GMP and HACCP principles - A commitment to the principles of food safety and drive to uphold those principles. - Attention to detail, with clear and accurate documentation skills - A disciplined, proactive approach to timelines and compliance to procedures. - Most importantly, we are seeking an outstanding team player who is smart, enthusiastic, has a "can do" attitude, and wants to work for a business where they can make a difference **Benefits & Culture** - Fantastic training platform and support provided to boost your career - 'IFF University' and more - Attractive remuneration and benefits including both Southern Cross Healthcare and Income Protection Insurance through AIA - Opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talent. - Commitment to diversity & inclusion, equal opportunity and the environment As part of Taura Natural Ingredients commitment to Health & Safety, the successful applicant will undergo a pre-employment medical and drug screening test.