Head of Quality Compliance

20 hours ago

Dunsandel, New Zealand Synlait Full time

**About the role**

We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to lead our quality compliance function at Synlait. This is a newly created role and is critical for ensuring our products meet stringent regulatory requirements across various global markets.

As Head of Quality Compliance, you will be responsible for developing and implementing robust compliance frameworks that ensure our end-to-end supply chain adheres to international standards. Your expertise will be pivotal in maintaining our reputation for excellence.

**Key responsibilities of this role include**:

- **Develop and implement compliance frameworks**to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements in all markets.
- **Lead the Quality Compliance team**and drive the implementation of regulatory requirements across all manufacturing sites.
- **Ensure consistency and traceability**in compliance practices through effective documentation and system management.
- **Prepare for and lead regulatory audits**, ensuring all functions, documentation, and processes are audit ready.
- **Collaborate closely with the regulatory team**to guarantee compliance success and stay ahead of regulatory changes.
- **Train and develop staff**to build a strong understanding and ownership of compliance standards.
- **Advise on compliance needs**to ensure readiness from day one.
- **Build a culture of compliance**where adherence to standards is understood and valued at all levels of the organisation.

**Skills and experience**:

- Proven experience in leading complex compliance processes in infant formula manufacturing.
- Proven record of leading successful registration and certification audits (e.g., GACC, SAMR, FDA, EU).
- Strong background in regulatory requirements, internal auditing, and document control.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to simplify complex regulatory requirements and effectively train staff.
- Methodical and structured approach to managing compliance systems.
- Familiarity with food safety and quality management systems (e.g., FSSC, RMP, HACCP, GMP)

**About Us - The Synlait Way**

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.
You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

**What we offer**:

- Health insurance cover + Partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
- Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy + Flexible working options available
- World Class manufacturing facilities and BCorp certified
- Social Club membership opportunities

**What's next?**

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

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