Quality and Compliance Manger

1 day ago

Ashburton County, New Zealand Ashburton Meat Processors Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Are you looking for a diverse role within a growing business?  We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, Quality and Compliance Manager with a keen eye for optimisation through continuous improvement.  This role reports through to the Plant Manager and is a member of the plant's Senior Leadership team

About us:

Ashburton Meat Processors Limited operate year-round from our premises in Bridge Street, Newlands, Ashburton and provide humane, professional abattoir services while producing a range of meat cuts for several significant local and national clients.  We are a three species plant, processing beef, lamb and pigs.   We pride ourselves on our attention to animal welfare, on-time (and to specification) supply of products, food safety and the safety of our team members.

The Role:

As the Quality & Compliance Manager, you will be Responsible for the strategic direction of the Quality and Compliance function, aligned with AMP's purpose, vision and values. Accountable for integrating and delivering quality and compliance outcomes, whilst maintaining customer satisfaction, optimal productivity and effective utilization of people, processes and plant

Core competencies are measured around driving results, engagement, customer focus, with a collaborative, resilient and courageous approach.

We don't expect you to do this on your own though   You will be supported by our experienced operations leadership team, which provides opportunities to utilise knowledge and experience for improving quality performance along with delivering a high level of compliance standards

A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with skills and experience.  For the right individual, there will be opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.

The Person:

To effectively perform in this role you must have;

· Verifiable experience within the Meat Processing industry, in Process or Quality Management roles with relevant qualifications and/or a minimum of three years' industry leadership experience.

· Verifiable hands-on leadership experience of teams with strong communication skills (across multiple functions and all levels of an organisation).

· Demonstrated knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

· Demonstrated ability to understand (and when required create/update) documentation in the any of the above-mentioned systems.

· Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of unconnected projects with a result focus orientation, a logical thinker and good problem-solving skills.

· Demonstrated ability to set and follow through with expectations and commitments.

· Demonstrated ability for forward planning in short, medium- and longer-term cycles.

· Demonstrated knowledge of Statistical Process Control, lean principles and/or Six Sigma methodology

Applications will close 3pm, Friday 28th November 2025 We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may choose to interview prior to this date.  

Candidates are invited to submit their CV to

Please note:

1.  Applicants must be currently residing in NZ and have the legal right to work indefinitely without sponsorship.

2. Applicants will likely undergo numerical, literacy and reasoning tests as part of the shortlisting process.

3. All candidates will be required to undergo medical, drug & alcohol testing prior to being offered employment.

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