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.

BlueScope provides you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge, capabilities, and skills to contribute to our growth and transformation, always driven by Our Purpose – to create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our NSW Sales team in our BlueScope Building Components business as an Account Manager specialising in the structural flooring market. 

You will focus on providing exceptional customer service to current customers, whilst building a sales strategy to approach the market to develop new opportunities aligned to company goals. You will also be partnering with key stakeholders across production, transport, and customer service. Training will be provided to an experienced sales professional looking towards Account Management in order to further develop their career.

What Will You Do?

Providing tailored solutions to our customers, you will also be:

• identifying and converting growth opportunities within the structural flooring market
• collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective solutions
• proactively engage with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored recommendations
• driving business development efforts through effective prospecting and networking

More About You

Along with your ability to understand and uncover customer needs transforming these into improved service offerings, you will bring:

• an understanding of ERP/Sales systems 
• the ability to learn and strategise the implementation of new products to market
• proven track record of identifying and capitalising opportunities in industries such as formwork or steel reinforcement
• preferably a strong knowledge of the construction industry and practices but not essential

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Tuesday 7th May 2024.

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