Quality Control Manager – Fresh Produce

About the role

Join the team at Sydney Markets in Flemington as a Quality Control Manager, overseeing the safety and quality of premium fresh vegetables destined for supermarkets and food‑service customers. You will ensure compliance with product specifications, legal requirements, and industry standards while supporting continuous improvement across the operation.

Key responsibilities

• Perform pre‑operational and operational hygiene checks.
• Monitor GMP, HACCP, and production processes to guarantee safe, high‑quality output.
• Collaborate with production staff to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Provide training and support on quality control procedures.
• Collect product samples for laboratory testing.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to address quality concerns.
• Assist in investigating and reporting customer or store complaints.
• Participate in compliance, supplier, customer, and internal audits, including SQF, Freshcare, HARPS, and Social Compliance audits.
• Undertake any other related activities as required.

Required profile

• Experience in quality assurance within a fresh‑produce packing environment.
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
• Commitment to company values and a food‑safety culture.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Unlimited working rights in Australia.
• Degree or diploma in a related field.

Required skills

• HACCP
• GMP
• SQF
• Freshcare
• HARPS
• Social Compliance audits
• Microsoft Office suite

What we offer

• Additional industry training.
• Travel to conferences and interstate visits to suppliers and trade partners.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.