Quality Manager

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Quality Manager at Pact Group leads the ongoing enhancement and administration of the QMS across two production sites, ensuring ISO and HACCP compliance, managing audits and non-conformances, and driving risk-based quality improvements. You’ll need a relevant degree, 5+ years in manufacturing and food-based quality, and expertise in steel and food packaging, with strong knowledge of food safety standards and document management systems. Demonstrate a proven track record in external audits, supplier validation, and change management, plus a collaborative leadership style. AP certification is a plus but not essential. To apply, tailor your CV to emphasize QMS leadership, audits, risk mitigation, and measurable improvements, then click apply and follow prompts.

Company Description

Pact Packaging - Steel Division, is part of the wider Pact group. Our Steel Division is responsible for manufacturing steel drums for the NZ market, with key customers across the NZ Dairy & Honey sectors. Pact’s success is attributable to world-class manufacturing standards and competencies, commercial pragmatism and a culture that has a passionate customer focus.

Job Description

The primary objective of this position is to spearhead the enhancement and administration of our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring robust support for our two production facilities. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, the Quality Manager plays a pivotal hands-on leadership role. This role is crucial in driving quality improvements, maintaining compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full adherence across our sites.
• Manage customer compliance requirements to Food Safety Standards, handle all internal and external quality-related audits, and oversee Non-Conformance quality activities.
• Drive adherence to the QMS at the operator level and ensure compliance with ISO and HACCP systems.
• Utilise Quality Management Tools to support, monitor, and manage quality performance and documentation through the Document Management System (DMS).
• Contribute and collaborate as a member of the Pact Steel leadership team, managing technical and quality engagement with vendors, and handling product technical drawings and artwork changes.
• Develop and implement risk-based assessments for quality-related risks, driving actions and risk mitigation.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and food-based quality management.
• Expertise in packaging, particularly in steel and food packaging.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety compliance, including ISO system management.
• Proven ability to manage external audit processes and non-conformance QA response systems.
• Experience with quality stock management and change management systems, including validating new suppliers or changes to existing supplier products.
• Positive attitude and strong team player.
• AP Certification is an advantage but not essential.

Additional Information

• Work for a company dedicated to sustainability and leading the circular economy.
• Take advantage of opportunities for professional growth and development as the company continues to expand.
• Strong team work ethic and safety-first culture
• Permanent and Full-time role.

How to apply:

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more about our company, you may check our website:  Pact Group | Leading the Circular Economy