About the Company
AC Foods (Aus) is a fresh produce business, specialising in high‑quality citrus and stonefruit for domestic and export markets. At Legacy Packing, quality, safety and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do — from the orchard through to our customers’ tables.
About the Role
We’re currently seeking an experienced Quality Control Supervisor to join our Production Team, based hands‑on in the packing shed at Cobram.
Reporting to the Head of Production, the Quality Control Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring our fruit consistently meets customer, food safety and certification requirements. This is a floor‑based leadership role, working closely with Production, Supply Chain and Sales teams to support efficient daily operations while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.
You’ll lead the QC team, complete inspections, manage reporting, support audits, and drive continuous improvement in quality systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the QC team as an active part of daily production operations
- Performing and overseeing quality inspections across receivals, in-line, finished product and despatch
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accreditations including GlobalGAP, HARPS, export protocols and customer specifications
- Maintain accurate, audit ready QC records and inspections
- Support domestic and export despatch documentation and inspections when required
- Analyse quality data and prepare reports for management review.
- Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.
- Investigating and responding to customer quality and trend analysis
- Train and mentor staff on quality control practices and standards.
- Manage rostering and timesheet functions for QC team
- Build strong working relationships across Production, Supply Chain, Sales, Orchards and Management teams
- Drive continuous improvement in quality systems and food safety practices
- Attending and supporting internal, external and customer audits.
About You
You’re a practical, detail-focused quality professional who enjoys being on the floor, working closely with teams and produce. You communicate clearly and respectfully, make sound decisions under pressure and take pride in delivering quality outcomes.
Ideally, you will bring:
- 3years experience in QA or quality control within fresh produce or food manufacturing
- A hands-on approach suited to a fast paced citrus packing environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety systems and certification requirements
- Experience leading or supervising high performing teams
- Confidence completing inspections, reports and QC documentation
- Formal training in Freshcare, GlobalGAP (or other food safety system relevant to fresh produce), HARPS, HACCP, Auditor (internal/lead), ChemCert, Forklift licence will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- A permanent, full time role in a vertically integrated citrus business, that is experiencing significant growth
- Brand new production equipment with the latest AI technology
- A supportive team-based culture focused on safety, quality and improvement
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and responsibilities
Whether you are an experienced Quality Supervisor or a passionate Quality Controller looking for your next career step, we would love to hear from you. Hit the button to apply online.
AC Foods (Aus) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace.
No walk-in applications will be accepted. Please do not attend the site to apply – applications must be submitted online.
