Quality and Compliance Manager
This is an excellent career opportunity for a dynamic individual with previous QA and Compliance experience to work with one of NZ's premium brands.
Summary about this job
Quality Assurance & Control
Company: Giesen Group
Location: Marlborough
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +64-6-364-6650
Fax: +64-4-418-5075
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Detail information about job Quality and Compliance Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the business
The Giesen Group is a family owned and operated producer of internationally recognised premium New Zealand wine and beer. Established in 1981, the Giesen Brothers are seen as one of the pioneers of the New Zealand wine industry and leaders in producing Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The Company has grown into a strong brand both domestically and also on the international stage where they export premium quality wine across the world.
About the role
This position is based in Blenheim and has responsibility across multiple sites throughout Marlborough and one in Christchurch.
Reporting to the Chief Winemaker, this role offers long-term career development within an innovative and growing business.
Key accountabilities of the role include:
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Managing, facilitating and maintaining all aspects of Giesen Group's compliance, QA and audit requirements. This will require working closely with the Giesen winemaking and production teams, and externally with auditors and 3rd party QA and compliance teams.
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Managing the Wine Quality Program including the Wine Award submissions;
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Ensuring compliance is achieved with British Retail Consortium, HACCP, BioGro, Walmart and Sustainable Wine NZ;
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Providing specialist advice and information to all managers, employees and key stakeholders;
- Identifying and further developing Giesen Group's policies and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet statutory and regulatory requirements and performance measures;
- Supporting the development of the companies Lean program.
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will have:
- A tertiary qualification in the scientific or technical arena (Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering or a related field)
- A relevant qualification in Quality, Compliance and Assurance would also be desirable
- At least 3 years Quality, Compliance and Assurance management experience
- Technical knowledge of the food industry, particularly the wine industry
- Sound knowledge of relevant government legislative requirements
- Attention to detail and a pragmatic approach
- The ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally
- Experience managing and coaching others