Quality Lead

The Opportunity Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role leads the Quality and Technical function at our Visy Board site in Wiri, Auckland. You’ll take ownership of site quality performance, ensuring products meet specification while driving continuous improvement, cost reduction and customer satisfaction. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll embed quality as a core operational outcome and strengthen technical capability across the site. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who can balance compliance with operational performance in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Own site quality, meeting specification and DIFOT targets Reduce non‑conformance, rework and cost of poor quality Lead and improve the Quality Management System Ensure ISO, HACCP, FSC, GMP and food safety compliance Drive continuous improvement using Lean and root cause analysis Oversee testing, verification and lab operations Lead audits, regulatory compliance and external engagement Build capability and drive a strong site quality culture What You’ll Bring Experience leading quality or technical functions in manufacturing Strong knowledge of quality systems, HACCP and risk management Experience in continuous improvement, Lean and problem solving Strong data capability with ability to analyse trends and drive outcomes Ability to influence stakeholders across operations and leadership teams Experience managing audits, compliance and regulatory requirements FMCG or food‑related manufacturing experience (desirable) Customer‑facing experience and stakeholder management capability Strong leadership with the ability to coach and develop teams What you’ll love when you join us Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Option to purchase additional annual leave A range of lifestyle, financial and wellbeing benefits Southern Cross Health Society – Health Insurance Discount Be part of a fast moving industry with exciting growth opportunities Visy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. You must have full working rights in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr