Job Summary

We are currently seeking to appoint a QA Coordinator at our Taura site in Mount Maunganui. This is a parental leave cover position. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role requires you to support the site through maintaining, coordinating and monitoring the site's Quality Management System, conducting internal & external audits, while helping to drive our commitment to deliver quality products to meet our customer's expectations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Ensure daily supervision of quality assurance activities is undertaken to make certain raw materials, in process products, finished products and packaging comply with the required standards.Effective management of any non-conforming raw materials and finished goods including recon, limiting where possible the risk and cost to the business.Coordination and ongoing maintenance of non-conformance and Corrective Action System as primary mechanism used to effect customer satisfaction and organizational improvement.Conduct investigations into process and product quality issues and provide appropriate reports outlining the cause and corrective actions to implement change.Effectively oversee, control, and manage raw material and finished product clearance from the warehouse.

To be successful in this role:

Previous experience in a similar role within the food industry including quality control Proficient in ExcelAn understanding of GMP and HACCP principlesA commitment to the principles of food safety and drive to uphold those principles.Attention to detail, with clear and accurate documentation skills A disciplined, proactive approach to timelines and compliance to procedures.Most importantly, we are seeking an outstanding team player who is smart, enthusiastic, has a "can do" attitude, and wants to work for a business where they can make a difference

About the Business:

Taura Natural Ingredients, is a subsidiary of International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF). As a global leader in functional fruit ingredient manufacture, we inspire, innovate and create ingredients on the latest international trends and desire for more natural, healthy and authentic ingredients to go into everyday foods. Taura Natural Ingredients provide customer specific solutions for some of the best recognised consumer brands with world class production facilities in Mount Maunganui, and Belgium.

As part of Taura Natural Ingredients commitment to Health & Safety, the successful applicant will undergo a pre-employment medical and drug screening test.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Successful applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand to apply.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more