Are you looking for:

• Casual rates and flexible schedules?
• A career path with room for advancement?
• A company that nurtures your growth potential?

Join Marley Spoon and help us revolutionise the way people eat. We’re proud to have been recognised by the AFR as one of the Best Places To Work in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods. Enjoy flexibility, career growth, and immediate start opportunities. Make a real difference and apply today for our casual Production Associate role.

As Production Associate you'll play a crucial role in efficiently and accurately fulfilling customer orders in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your attention to detail, organisation, and ability to work effectively as part of a team will be critical to ensure the smooth operation of the production process at our Fulfilment Centre in Altona North, VIC.

Your role 

• Work in various production areas, from order intake, material handling, assembly and final assembly and quality control
• Pack and sort the goods and make a first quality check
• Provide on-time and on-quality delivery of ingredients for the production line
• Directly work on the assembly ensuring best quality of our products and a great customer experience
• Able to work in a cold temperature controlled environment

At Marley Spoon we believe that “not all meal kits are the same '' and our chefs create inspiring and mouth-watering recipes every week, with locally sourced ingredients and whole foods which are good for you. We are passionate about food and offering nutritious, delicious and high quality meals to our customers.

• Have availability on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
• Able to work in different areas throughout the Fulfilment Centre, with changing temperatures
• Must be able to lift up to 15 Kg crates
• Desire and knowledge of working in Pick and Packing Fulfilment Centre

• Enjoy discounted Marley Spoon boxes, conveniently delivered to your doorstep.
• Take advantage of free on-site parking, making your workday hassle-free.
• Immerse yourself in a workplace characterised by flat hierarchies and great team spirit.
• Thrive in an open, diverse, and inclusive atmosphere where over 50 nationalities come together.
• Unlock the opportunity to learn and explore across different functions and departments, nurturing your continuous growth and development.
• Get 24/7 support for your health and well-being through Sonder, ensuring you're at your best both in and out of work.

Our mantra is that growth is a shared journey #WhenYouGrowWeGrow. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment where everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential. 

If you're intrigued by what you've read and eager to learn more, take a look inside our company culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSI4cTKabls.

Join a team that celebrates diversity, inclusion and flexibility. At Marley Spoon, we welcome all and strongly believe that different perspectives and backgrounds nourish our growth. With well-being as a key ingredient in our recipe for success, our commitment to supporting our team members is rooted in the belief that a healthier, happier workforce benefits us all.

About this opportunity

We specialise in the manufacture and supply of rigid plastic and metal packaging servicing for the consumer and industrial sectors.

As Quality Manager you will be accountable for the effectiveness and efficiency of the Quality & Food Safety Management System across the Villawood site. This is a pivotal role within the business and experience in developing technical documents, writing reports, presenting quality compliance status information, data analysis, metrics and general overviews to the leadership team and customers is essential. The Quality Manager is responsible for monitoring and driving compliance to meet certification and PACT Group requirements. Working under the direction of the Site Manager this role addresses quality concerns and facilitates and drives solutions that lead to customer satisfaction and significantly reduced plant costs. In this visible role, you will lead a team of 6 Quality Assurance personnel across a 24/5 operation and report to the Site Manager.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Comply with Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Engage in Safety walks, safety audits and WH&S campaigns
• Report workplace hazards
• Ensure that the Quality Management System conforms to Customer, PACT, ISO 9001 and other certification, regulatory and legal requirements
• Drive quality projects across the site- Manufacturing and laboratory
• Manage and develop QA/QC activities including coordination of day-to-day duties for QA/ QC employees- oversee the QC lab including staff, equipment and testing activities
• Execute processes, QMS/ documentation control change control, risk management, risk assessment, non-conformance and CAPA management, 3rd party management, Customers and New Projects in compliance with relevant standards.
• Ensure continuous improvement of quality systems and processes through internal and external audit processes
• Ensure GMP compliance is implemented across QC/QA departments - implementation and maintenance of required standards, test methods, specifications, and procedures.
• Report on the performance of the QMS including the specific needs for improvement.
• Conduct periodic management review meetings. Work closely with customers, employees and external contractors to ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Maintain quality standards, specifications and process control plans to facilitate the manufacture of packaging that meets customer expectations.
• Ensure Quality assurance procedures are implemented throughout the process and audit for compliance.
• Maintain the program for timely and accurate inspection/calibration of monitoring and measuring devices.
•   Lead the investigation of internal and external quality incidents and CAR’s, ensuring timely reporting, effectiveness of preventative actions and timely close out.
• Ensure all relevant staff associated with manufacturing are trained in key quality activities and processes.

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Manufacturing or Engineering required or  extensive Quality Management Experience.
• Internal audit qualification preferred.
• HACCP/ Food Safety qualification desirable.
• Extensive experience as a Quality Manager in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing sites certified to at least two of the following standards. ISO9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, CODEX HACCP.
• Proven people leadership to drive quality improvements with a collaborative and enabling approach.
• Visible belief and demonstrated leadership in a Zero Harm culture
• Ability to remain resilient, calm and composed when under pressure.
• Ability to engage and influence others.