Food, Safety & Quality Manager

Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that's ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.

Food, Safety & Quality Manager - Shape the Future of Flavour!

Are you a visionary FSQ leader with Global FMCG experience and ready to champion world class standards? Join our state of the art manufacturing plant in Rooty Hill, NSW, and drive our unwavering commitment to food safety and quality. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape our culture, innovate processes, and ensure millions enjoy our trusted products. Make a significant impact with a global leader dedicated to excellence and your professional growth.

About General Mills Australia:

Join a global food company that makes food the world loves! Do Old El Paso, Latina Fresh Pasta, and Häagen-Dazs ring a bell? At General Mills, we're committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact. Be part of a team that values collaboration, strategic thinking, and empowering its people to thrive, these are just some of the reasons why we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 consecutive years; and one of the Best Workplaces in Australia for Women for the second time in 2025!

What's in it for YOU? (Discover the Great Stuff First!)

We believe in empowering our people to thrive, both professionally and personally. When you join General Mills Australia, you'll benefit from:

• Yum Stuff: Onsite subsidised canteen
• Health Focus: Fully equipped gym and weekly onsite masseuse
• Wellbeing Focus: Reclaim your Fridays with a dedicated half day Friday every week for your personal wellbeing and work life balance.
• Convenience: Benefit from free on site parking.
• Growth & Development: Access world class learning & development programs designed to elevate your skills and career trajectory as well as in house mentoring.
• Inclusive Environment: Experience best practice workplace flexibility and inclusivity, where you are truly seen, heard, and belong.

What You'll Do: Drive Growth & Innovation!

• Lead and coach the FSQ (Food Safety & Quality) team on site at the Rooty Hill facility
• Establish annual objectives, strategies and plans to drive improvements in FSQ (Food Safety & Quality)
• Drive the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive Quality Management System which meets the requirements of the General Mills Food Safety and Regulatory Matters System
• Drive a culture of continuous quality improvement
• Monitor internal and external performance with respect to General Mills specifications and procedures, and lead corrective actions
• Report to the organizations site leadership team on the effectiveness and sustainability of the Food Safety Management System
• Manage relevant training and education of the Food Safety Team members
• Ensure the Food Safety Management System is established, implemented and maintained

What you will bring:

• 5 years + experience managing an Food Safety & Quality team within a multinational consumer food company and in a Multi cultural environment
• Computer literate - SAP, ERP system, Microsoft Packages
• Relationship building, Influencing skills coupled with strong verbal communication skills
• Previous experience of international exposure and sensitivity to the varied market needs and business cultures within an international group.
• Evidence of having developed successfully Technical projects in an international environment.
• Proven strong project management skills
• Evidence of good strategic skills; good analytically - can see underlining or hidden problems and patterns.
• Developer of people; builds team spirit; faces difficult situations with tenacity and calm.
• Strong influencing skills. Ability to develop and maintain strong personal networks both internally and externally
• Good business acumen. Ability to relate to business peers and make business connection possibilities.
• Degree in Food Science & Technology, Engineering or a relevant technical area
• Experience in food, beverage or FMCG environment would be highly regarded
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and QA principles and application
• HACCP, Auditing qualifications

Ready to Make Your Mark?

General Mills encourages growth for our employees; if you want to learn new things, attain and uplift your competency quickly, and apply technology in the manufacturing space; General Mills is a great place to start.