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McLean Packing Staff Pty Ltd is a diversified family-owned agri-business based in the Darling Downs, specialising in livestock and food production. The business is involved with a broad range of other agricultural enterprises such as grain, compost and feed mill operations. We are currently seeking a skilled individual to fill this role in a full-time capacity, based in Pittsworth, QLD.

Salary - $80,000 to $90,000.00 per annum plus superannuation pending experience.  

At McLean Farms our core values guide everything we do:

• We Care – We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community
• We Are One Team – We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner
• We Aim for Excellence – We strive to improve continuously
• We Find a Way – We work together to find solutions to every challenge
• We Do the Right Thing – We make decisions and choose behaviours knowing what is right and what is wrong

About the Role

McLean Farms is seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Control Supervisor to support the delivery of quality assurance and food safety outcomes across our egg grading and packing operations.

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing quality control activities, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, maintaining accurate records, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products consistently meet customer, regulatory and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily quality assurance and quality control activities within the grading and packing facility.
• Conduct and oversee egg quality testing, retention programs and shed testing activities.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with food safety, quality and customer standards.
• Complete quality inspections and verification checks throughout the production process.
• Monitor and verify pH testing, wash water requirements, temperature checks and Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Review and approve product labelling, carton coding and product release processes.
• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints, implementing corrective and preventative actions as required.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with the calibration and verification of quality monitoring equipment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train, mentor and provide day-to-day support to Quality Control Attendants and production employees on quality requirements.
• Promote and maintain compliance with food safety and quality assurance and biosecurity standards across the business, ensuring ongoing industry and regulatory standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV, Diploma or higher qualification in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Agriculture or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role within food manufacturing, agriculture or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality assurance and compliance systems.
• Experience conducting inspections, testing and auditing activities.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• HACCP, SQF or other food safety system training.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth within a progressive agribusiness.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to maintaining high-quality standards in a leading food production business.
   

To learn more about McLean Farms and what we do, please visit our website: www.mcleanfarms.au.

You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.

Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right-hand side.

To proceed with employment shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Pre-employment functional assessment and Drug and Alcohol testing.