Senior QA Officer

Technical Recruitment Solutions – Christchurch, South Island Full time, Permanent Excellent opportunity for a Quality professional to join a growing nutraceutical manufacturing organisation in a senior position. Be a key contributor in a growing organisation Innovative company in the nutraceutical sector Ideal for someone with meat experience, otherwise nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or dairy The Company Our client, based in Christchurch, is an innovative developer and manufacturer of natural ingredient based nutritional products. With their purpose-built facilities, the company has been able to develop and deliver new products to their established and growing global customer base. This is your opportunity to be a key contributor in a growing organisation. The Role Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Senior QA Officer is responsible for maintaining smooth QA operations and compliance with customer and regulatory agency standards for quality and food safety. Among other duties, you’ll support the effective implementation and adherence to all compliance programs, including RMP, National Programme 2, HACCP, SOP, GMP, HALAL, MPI, ISO 9001 and procedures. Requirements We’re looking for someone with a great attitude and communication skills. You will come with a background in the meat (preferred), dairy, pharmaceutical, or nutraceuticals sectors and have a strong grasp of QA functions, and experience with RMPs, MPI, and OMARs. You will come with a flexible and dynamic approach but maintain good decision-making skills. In addition, the successful candidate will ideally possess the following attributes: A science related tertiary qualification Be an experienced QA professional (minimum 5 years in GMP) A background in the meat industry is advantageous Ability to continually evaluate the quality systems and maintain complete documentation to ensure the necessary controls are in place Significant experience managing an RMP and liaising with MPI A sound knowledge of OMAR’s especially EU requirements and certification Highly developed communication and organisational skills Auditing experience Be an effective problem solver #J-18808-Ljbffr