
Quality Assurance Consultant (12 month contract)
Job Description
Could you be our next Quality Assurance Consultant?
What you can expect on a day-to-day basis:
Supplier Management
- Developing and managing business relationships with suppliers, partnering with Strategic Sourcing Managers to ensure alignment with McDonald’s expectations
- Establishing supplier performance criteria and conduct formal reviews to monitor compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Overseeing onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring they meet product specifications for physical, chemical, and microbiological attributes
- Collaborating with global leads to drive food safety and quality improvements within designated categories
New Product & Process Development
- Advising the New Product Development (NPD) team on food safety, regulatory, nutrition, and McDonald’s requirements during product scoping
- Conducting food safety and quality validations for new products in line with category requirements
- Working with the Equipment team to validate new equipment for restaurant operations
Quality Systems Management
- Establishing and maintaining food safety systems for assigned categories, covering both products and restaurant food handling
- Assisting with product-related inquiries or investigations stemming from consumer or internal feedback, including complaint management and health department regulations
- Facilitating resolution of food quality issues with restaurant operations, suppliers, and other departments
- Providing or coordinating industry expertise on issues related to McDonald’s products, packaging, and processing (e.g., new technology, environmental issues, pricing trends)
- Analyzing, investigating, and seeking best practices to drive continuous improvement in quality management systems
Your keys to success:
- Degree Qualified in Food Science/Technology
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Confident communicator, both written and verbal
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Adaptable and thrives in a dynamic environment
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Skilled at influencing and collaborating with others
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Proactive and self-motivated
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Organised, ethical, and committed to high standards
Relish in the Macca's difference when you join the Golden Arches:
- Flexible Work Environment. Our teams have embraced a hybrid working model, balancing working remotely and connecting in the office to support our people and how they best add value.
- Birthday & Volunteer Leave. Enjoy a day-off during your birthday month and 3 days annually to volunteer for a registered charity you are passionate about.
- Ongoing Professional Development. We are committed to developing our people by investing in leadership programs and free access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern Office with Sustainable Amenities. Newly revamped office located in Thornleigh featuring the latest technology and electric car chargers to support eco-friendly commuting.
- Macca’s Staff Discount & Retail Discounts. Enjoy discounted Macca’s at any restaurant across Australia and access to hundreds of retail discounts.
- Access To Our 24/7 Wellbeing Partner (Sonder) For You & Your Immediate Family. Using the Sonder app, access free and confidential safety, medical and mental health support via chat or phone with accredited professionals.
- A Fun & Vibrant Culture. Immerse yourself in local and Macca’s only events and experiences from day one of working with us.