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About the Role

We’re looking for a Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead quality and food safety performance at our Chullora bakery, a large, fast-paced manufacturing site. This role partners closely with site leaders and operational teams to strengthen capability, improve ways of working, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll play a key leadership role, influencing outcomes through strong relationships, technical credibility, and a hands-on approach. You will also lead and develop a direct report, providing coaching, guidance, and support.

Responsibilities

Partner with site leadership to elevate food safety and quality performance
Drive a proactive food safety and quality culture through coaching, visibility, engagement and continuous improvement
Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
Drive strong HACCP, GFSI and customer audit outcomes, ensuring systems are effective and sustainable
Lead internal audits, including non-conformance management and follow-through actions
Use data, trends and insights to identify risks and drive meaningful improvement initiatives
Support and coach teams to build capability and lift standards across the site
Develop and mentor a direct report, providing clear direction, feedback, and support
Contribute to broader site strategy and business performance outcomes

Requirements

Degree in Food Science or related discipline
Experience in food manufacturing / FMCG
Strong technical capability across HACCP, GFSI standards, audits and quality systems
Proven ability to influence and build credibility across cross-functional teams
Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage, coach and challenge constructively
Able to bring others on the journey and guide outcomes through collaboration
Previous experience coaching or mentoring team members
Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
Pre-employment screening may be required, including medical (drug & alcohol testing) and criminal record check

Skills

HACCP
GFSI standards
Audits
Quality systems
Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Communication
Problem-solving
Analytical skills

Location

Chullora

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Manager

Education Level

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Benefits

12 weeks of paid parental leave
Additional paid time off to ease back to work
Ongoing superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leave
Recognition and award programs
Access to our online rewards platform
Health and wellbeing programs
Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
On-site physiotherapy services
Flexible working options
Access to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programs
Financial support for approved study pathways
Traineeship and apprenticeship programs
Two paid volunteer days per year
Novated Leasing Options

About the Company

At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks.
Our purpose of ‘Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make.
We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries.
We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us.
Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity.
Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.

Equal Opportunity

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.