Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Intern

About the role

An established Australian manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for the food, retail and medical industries is looking for a Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement intern in Moorabbin, Victoria. The internship lasts 3 months, is on-site in the manufacturing environment and runs 2 days per week, with a daily stipend provided.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, review and update quality management systems and food safety systems, including FSSC 22000 where applicable
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Help maintain HACCP plans, monitoring records and verification activities
• Keep production records, quality documentation and procedures accurate and up to date
• Document quality issues, process deviations and improvement opportunities
• Assist with internal audits, GMP audits and workplace quality inspections, and document findings and corrective actions
• Review procedures and recommend practical improvements
• Prepare, review and maintain SOPs, work instructions, checklists and quality records
• Coordinate quality documentation, help prepare training materials on quality, hygiene and GMP, and communicate quality requirements to production and management

Required profile

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science or a related discipline
• Interest in manufacturing operations, product quality, quality management systems and continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail, good analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective written and verbal communication
• Willingness to learn about manufacturing processes, quality standards and compliance requirements

Required skills

• Desirable: familiarity with HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, ISO quality management systems or internal auditing
• Desirable: knowledge of root cause analysis, CAPA, Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methods
• Desirable: experience preparing SOPs, audit reports or quality records

What we offer

• Practical exposure to quality assurance and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of quality management systems and compliance requirements
• Guidance from experienced professionals and cross-functional teamwork
• Daily stipend; an internship fee may apply

To apply, submit a CV with your academic background, relevant skills, availability and interest in quality assurance and manufacturing, highlighting any university projects, laboratory work or quality-related coursework.