Quality Technologist

About the role

We’re on the lookout for a Quality Technologist to join our team, supporting our Blending and Canning Plant. In this role, you’ll play a key part in upholding our food safety and quality standards while working closely with production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment. This is a fixed term role for an estimated 10 months, until April 2027.

This role is an ideal training ground for developing well-rounded leaders, giving you exposure to the wider quality system while strengthening your ability to coach and influence teams on best practice.

We’re seeking team members who are comfortable working a rotating roster of 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off. To set you up for success, you’ll begin on a four Day Shifts on four off schedule while you learn the role before transitioning to the full roster pattern.

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with food safety protocols, internal policies, and global regulatory frameworks.

Key responsibilities of this role include..

• Working closely with production teams to ensure hygiene, sanitation, and allergen control protocols are followed
• Performing environmental monitoring (swabbing, water testing, pest control)
• Supporting implementation of HACCP, GMP, and regulatory certification programs (FDA, FSSC22000)
• Conducting plant hygiene and GMP walks and participating in DDS (Daily Direction Setting
• Reviewing incidents and supporting a culture of continuous improvement
• Leading or assisting with Quality Event (QE) investigations
• Conducting routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods
• Reviewing and signing off on production records
• Identifying and implementing quality system improvements
• Participating in internal and external audits
• Managing non-conforming product processes
• Supporting traceability systems, mock recalls, and customer complaint investigations
• Collecting and analysing quality performance data
• Providing training to quality and production staff

About You

You're someone who brings a strong quality mindset, a hands-on approach, and a collaborative spirit. You have a passion for food safety and an ability to see both the big picture and the fine details that make a difference in a high-compliance environment.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• 2 + years of progressive quality assurance experience, ideally in infant formula or dairy manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems
• Proven track record in managing regulatory audits and third-party certifications (e.g., FSSC22000)
• Hands-on experience in quality, regulatory, or compliance roles
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team
• Preferred: Certification in HACCP, FSSC22000, or PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World!

We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.

You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

What we offer

• Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy
• B Corp TM certified
• Social Club membership opportunities

What's next? Apply now!

Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early.

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.