Quality Technologist

Join a leading name in the food industry as a Quality Technologist and play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality, food safety, and compliance. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave (12 month).

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Technologist to join our Quality team at Walter & Wild. In this role, you'll ensure our food products meet rigorous internal, customer, and regulatory standards by supporting quality systems, performing factory inspections, and assisting with internal audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and support external audits as part of our BRC/SQF certification schedule.
• Ensure compliance with company Quality Management Systems (QMS) and customer standards (e.g., Coles, WQA, BRC).
• Assist on managing Supplier Approval Program.
• Assist the HACCP team in hazard analysis and CCP reviews for production lines.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for new products and procedures.
• Conduct product sampling and sensory assessments of finished goods.
• Maintain strong compliance with Walter & Wild policies, food safety regulations, and legislative standards.

About You

You are an experienced food manufacturing professional with a strong background in quality and technical processes, who thrives in a dynamic production environment.

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Tertiary qualification in Food Science or related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP programs and food safety requirements.
• Experience with internal/external audits and quality management systems.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver quality-focused projects in a production environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong integrity, reliability, and professionalism.
• Team-oriented with a "can-do" attitude.
• Resilient under pressure and committed to continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with GMP standards and food safety best practices.

Why Join Us?

We're not your typical FMCG – we value passion, innovation, and fun We're commercially savvy, operate with smooth agility, care about our people, curious and innovative individuals who believe in doing what's right, even if it means taking the road less travelled.