Overview

What’s involved

A quality assurance manager working in food production is responsible for consumer safety and satisfaction, they ensure product quality standards, policies and procedures are implemented and followed for the processing, packaging, storage and transport of food products.

How do they spend their day?

A quality assurance manager spends time in an office and on the factory floor completing tasks such as:

•    Monitoring production processes for improvement
•    Working with production managers to address quality related issues
•    Updating policies and procedures
•    Staff training
•    Setting up QA tasting and testing panels 
•    Ensuring product traceability records are maintained
•    Attending meetings

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$80,000 - $120,000 per year
Skills you will use
Leadership
Food safety and quality
Policies and procedures

Bachelor of Food Science

A degree in food science or a related field and experience with food safety and quality standards is required.

Experience with Australian food standards, quality management systems and leading a QA team in a food manufacturing environment. Ability to write and update work policies and procedures.

High degree of responsibility and attention to detail, enjoys working on improvement initiatives across processing and packaging departments.

Courses and Training

The seafood industry offers continuous learning experiences that can enhance your knowledge and skills.

Bachelor of Food Science
4 years

This qualification will give you the theory, principles and knowledge to work in seafood product development.