Woolworths

• Full time role - Sunday to Thursday 12am to 8.30am
• Competitive base salary + bonus + other benefits
• Permanent opportunity based in Mchinbury, Sydney

We are Woolworths Group 

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

You'll join our Fruit & Veg team as a Quality Control Officer. This role is responsible for leading all quality assurance activities at our Sydney Regional Distribution Centre which services over 200 NSW stores. Reporting to the Senior Quality Control Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with the Distribution Centre, Buying and store teams. Our aim is to bring to life the values of the Fresh Food People, by continually improving the quality of fruit and vegetables for stores and customers.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and assess Fruit & Vegetable lines delivered to the distribution center (DC).
• Validate compliance with product quality and labeling specifications set by the Woolworths quality assurance team and Government Legislation.
• Manage the Banana and Avocado ripening process to achieve optimal quality and color for stores and customers.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Buying Team to ensure the best quality offering for store operations and enhanced customer experience.
• Report to the Senior Quality Control Officer and work with buying teams to deliver safe, quality products in line with Woolworth's specifications and company KPIs.
• Demonstrate flexibility and drive productivity.
• Foster an environment focused on delivering a great team experience.
• Assist the Fruit and Vegetable leadership team with key metrics and Ways of Working, providing valuable and constructive feedback for recognition and development opportunities.

What you’ll bring

Bring your passion for quality and people, along with your dedication to excellence, to this exciting opportunity. We're looking for an enthusiastic individual ready to make a real impact in a dynamic retail environment.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A knack for nurturing team performance and development
• Comfortable with computer systems ( Google Apps and Microsoft Excel ) and eager to learn
• A genuine passion for the world of retailing and fresh produce
• Agronomy / Agriculture knowledge
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting while staying cool under pressure

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Access to Sonder.  Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary.  Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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