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QA Technical Officer

  • 515374
  • Melbourne - West, VIC
  • Full Time
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  • Drive quality, compliance and process improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Gain exposure across production, technical, supplier and customer-facing activities.
  • Join a supportive team with genuine development and future leadership opportunities.

Join Visy Board as a QA Technical Officer at our Truganina site and play a critical role in maintaining product quality, supporting compliance and driving operational excellence across our manufacturing operations.

Working closely with production, suppliers and customers, you'll support quality assurance activities including product testing, audits, traceability, non-conformance investigations and quality system compliance. You'll also play an important role in driving process improvements, supporting product trials and helping deliver better outcomes for our customers and operations.

This is a hands-on role that involves regular engagement on the factory floor, conducting investigations, analysing quality and production data, interacting with customers and driving continuous improvement activities. It is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, building strong relationships and working across a manufacturing environment.

What you'll do:

  • Drive product quality and compliance across the manufacturing process
  • Investigate quality issues, identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions
  • Analyse production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency and waste reduction
  • Coordinate product trials and collaborate with production, design, sales and technical teams to deliver successful customer outcomes
  • Support and participate in internal and external audits, quality systems, training activities and supplier quality improvement programs

What You Will Bring:

  • Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, quality, technical or process-focused environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions
  • Exposure to quality assurance, continuous improvement or process optimisation activities
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience with Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and ISO/FSSC Quality Systems is desirable
  • Experience participating in internal and external audits is desirable
  • A proactive, improvement-focused mindset and a genuine desire to learn and grow your career

What you’ll love when you join us:

Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference
Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration
Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
Employee Benefits: Access retail discounts, wellbeing programs and employee support services
Novated Leasing: Take advantage of attractive salary packaging and vehicle leasing options

About Visy
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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