Quality Specialist

Welcome to Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage and Food. Underpinned by quality, craftmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands including Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus and Suntory BOSS Coffee.  As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania. 

The Opportunity

Our Quality team is growing, and we are looking for a Quality Specialist to be an integral part of driving the quality system and culture for our brand-new state-of-the-are facility. Supporting our quality at source functions completed by the Manufacturing team from raw materials and blending processes through to filling and packaging of finished goods and to ensure that the inputs and outputs meet specification. The role also supports the site Quality Management System including microbiological testing, hygiene and GMP in accordance with the approved standards and work practices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support problem solving sessions where quality can add value.
• Auditing QC, Quality systems and benchmarking quality performance.
• Support the non-conformance processes including product release.
• Review of raw material COA’s and delivery inspections.
• Conduct GMP and GLP audits across site.
• Work alongside the manufacturing team to implement and improve quality and food safety including microbiological performance activities.
• Support training of manufacturing team in routine analytical and microbiological methods.

Experience that you will bring:

• Degree or Diploma level qualification in science or equivalent discipline
• Knowledge of ISO/GLP and hygiene principles in manufacturing
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Well- developed change management skills
• Experience in food safety standards

Apart from free drinks to keep you energized, here’s what else we have to offer:

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world.
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave.
• Discounted health insurance & on-site physio, Beverage allocation.
• We are committed to giving back to our communities so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so. 

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.