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About the Role
An exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist has become available within the National Buying department of ALDI stores, based in Minchinbury. This position is an 18 month full time fixed-term contract.
As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play an essential part in assessing and enhancing the quality of formulated products across various categories. Through testing, researching and product development you will provide our Buying teams with effective recommendations for continuous improvement of formulated products and ensure we continue to deliver a quality product to our customers.
What does the role look like?
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop, communicate and update QA requirements in accordance with ALDI standards and legislation
Provide technical consultancy to the wider Buying teams and ensure they are kept up to date with changing compliance requirements/standards
Develop, review and monitor product specifications and QA requirements considering mandatory standards, industry standards and in-house requirements
Liaise with the suppliers' development/R&D and QA teams, testing laboratories and Buying teams on technical issues
Work with the Buying teams and suppliers to continuously improve ALDI branded products
Support the external assessment and approval of products, including contracted specifications, artwork and corresponding claims
Monitor complaint trends and assess products and support relevant departments to manage customer complaints as required.
And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.
What do we need from you
Proven experience formulating personal care/cosmetic products within production/manufacturing
Expertise in relevant industry standards, regulations and product label compliance
Experience in the development of product specifications, technical investigation and report writing
Demonstrated understanding and application of chemical/microbiological and claims verification testing relevant to the personal care/cosmetic industry
Ability to provide insight and technical expertise in product and ingredient efficacy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Exceptional organisation and time management skills
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field such as a science degree majoring in chemistry is essential.
What's in it for you?
What’s in it for you?
Transparent tiered salary range of $114,700 to $136,800 including super
5 weeks annual leave
Permanent full-time role
Structured training plan from day 1
Hybrid work options, working up to 5 days per fortnight from home (WFH)
Paid parental leave
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, you will need to receive endorsement from your Direct Leader.
Please follow the Transparent Career Pathway Process:
Initiate a Career Conversation with your Direct Leader through MyPerformance
Select “I am looking to apply for a specific role”
Complete the Career Conversation form within MyPerfomance and submit your responses
Inform your Direct Leader you have initiated a Career Conversation, especially if applications for the role are closing soon. Internal applicants will have 2 weeks to apply for a role
Your Direct Leader will schedule a meeting with you to discuss the role and endorsement
Endorsement must be granted via MyPerformance by your Direct Leader for your application to be considered.
If endorsed, apply for the role through the internal job board
