Who is Nut Producers Australia?

Nut Producers Australia (NPA) is an almond and pistachio processing and marketing business with a charter to maximise returns to growers and has an annual turnover more than $100 million. The business is a collective of three companies: NPA, the Marketing and Administration company based in Adelaide, Riverland Almonds in Loxton and Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company, based in Robinvale, Vic. As a separate and complementary channel, NPA also carries on the business of product trading to add to the growth of the business.

About the company
Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company (APPC) is proud to be one of Australia’s largest, privately owned grower and processor of Pistachios. As pioneer of producing and marketing locally grown Australian Pistachios, we are committed to investing in the business through innovation and technology developments.

APPC is located in Robinvale in the Sunraysia region of Victoria, which are ideally suited for Pistachio growing. We have recently completed the expansion of the hulling and grading plant at Robinvale, Victoria to including a roasting and packing facility.

APPC belong to one of the arms of Nut Producers Australia (NPA) who are an almond and pistachio management, sales, product trading and marketing business. A collective of three companies: NPA - based in Adelaide; Riverland Almonds (RA) - the almond processing company based in Loxton SA with hulling in Lindsay Point Vic; and Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company (APPC) - the pistachio company based in Robinvale, Vic

About the role:
We are seeking a passionate, committed and experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality team to oversee and ensure the highest standards of quality in our operations. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring quality control systems to guarantee that our products and processes meet or exceed both internal and external standards. The Quality Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and foster a quality-focused culture throughout the organization. You will manage strategic quality management activities for pistachio hulling, drying, grading, roasting and packing operation at APPC.

In your role as Quality Manager, you will:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and standards
• Oversee product inspection and quality assessment program and manage the Quality Inspection team to ensure compliance with product and customer specifications.
• Lead the internal audit program.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager and other departments to ensure high quality audit results across the business are achieved.
• Lead quality activities during the critical hulling season.
• Manage the product testing, regulatory and food safety program.
• Work closely with the team and ensure that they are motivated, engaged and provided with the adequate training & development
• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality
• Support NPD activities and projects

Who you are:
The ideal candidate will possess the following

• Prior experience within the Food manufacturing will be highly regarded.
• A strong discipline to policies, procedures and systems.
• Committed attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in quality management, Engineering, or a related field desirable but not essential
• Ability to manage and motivate a team and build a cohesive team culture.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• A values driven culture with a focus on growth.
• Opportunity to expand experience with good potential for career development.
• Enriched regional lifestyle bordering the Murray River with a diverse range of activities available in the surrounding area.
• Relocation Assistance

APPC offer a supportive environment, where tolerance and kindness are part of our everyday. We are a small team and encourage each other to thrive alongside a supportive management team. Our culture is unique, down to earth, and collaborative. Our business is expanding, with a new plant in the development stages, and presents an exciting opportunity and future.

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click apply to submit your cover letter and resume.

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