National Food Safety Manager

Have you ever dreamed of living in Australia?  Do you have extensive experience as a Technical Manager specifically within Ready Meals?  If so please read on!

Brisbane is located on Australia’s East Coast, just an hour either side of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast which offer some of the worlds most stunning beaches.  Surrounded by some of the most picturesque hinterlands, Brisbane really is a fantastic option when relocating to the other side of the world.   With over 300 days of sunshine per year with summer temperatures averaging 28 degrees and winter day time lows of 20 degrees the climate really is exquisite.   Whether you relocating on your own or as a family, there is something in Brisbane for everyone.   

Osborne Richardson has been exclusively instructed by Lite n’ Easy, Australia’s leading healthy delivered meals company, to find a talented Food Safety expert who can add value to the business at a senior management level.

At Lite n’ Easy, their goal is to create a healthier Australia by changing the way Australians eat.  Lite n’ Easy do all the hard work for you, making it simple for Australians to eat well, whether they wish to lose weight or simply stay healthy and save time and effort.  As a business that prides itself on providing premium quality ingredients, all of their energy goes into making the meals as delicious as they are healthy.  

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated National Food Safety Manager to take responsibility for food safety across the business’s five sites around the country.  You will be based at the company’s head office in Banyo, QLD, which is a convenient 20 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD.  Brisbane is a fantastic location with the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast as well as picturesque hinterland within easy driving distance.  There are outstanding schools, lower housing costs and all the shops and services you would expect in a growing state capital. 

The purpose of this position is to ensure the business and customers are protected from any food safety issues and to drive a positive culture across all sites.

Typical duties include:

• Build strong relationships with Quality, Manufacturing and the senior leadership team
• Review of the current food safety program  
• Work with Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing to ensure suppliers are compliant with company specifications
• Drive a food safe and high quality culture through effective training and communication
• Conduct product testing to ensure raw materials and finished products are safe for consumers
• Review and refine product traceability and crisis management systems

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you will meet the following criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in food science or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in food safety and technical roles
• Multi-site management experience
• A track record of implementing and rolling out of food safety programs
• Strong communication, problem solving and influencing skills
• Show a high level of attention to detail

In return, Lite n’ Easy can provide:

• A secure long term position with a leading food manufacturer in a high growth category
• A great team atmosphere within world class facilities
• Secure onsite parking
• Free onsite gym and access to free personal training
• Free access to the on-site doctor weekly
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and the Managing Director
• An outstanding remuneration package

This is truly a unique career opportunity to join one of Australia’s category leaders and iconic brands.  Interested applicants can apply through the link below or for a confidential discussion, please contact Stuart Dixon at Osborne Richardson Australia on +61405696655.