Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Lae, Papua New Guinea
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Group Compliance Manager

Join Papua New Guinea’s Leading Food Manufacturer

Paradise Foods Limited is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Lae.

The successful candidate will lead the Quality Assurance team, ensuring effective quality management, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, from supplier to consumer.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Safety & Compliance: Identify, assess, and manage food safety and OSHE risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Quality Management Systems: Develop, implement, and maintain Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Audits & Certifications: Coordinate internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and certification activities.
• Quality Control: Monitor production standards, product testing, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Supplier Quality Assurance: Conduct supplier assessments and ensure quality standards for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse quality performance, optimise processes, and implement waste reduction initiatives.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage departmental budgets, quality-related costs, and resource allocation.
• Team Leadership: Lead, train, and develop the Quality Assurance team to improve performance and accountability.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain quality records and prepare compliance and performance reports for management.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
• Lead Auditor qualification is preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven experience in people management and team leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and reporting systems.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of operational costs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application letter, current CV, relevant certificates, and references to:

The HR Manager
Paradise Foods Limited
PO Box 1441
Lae

Email: recruitment@paradisefoods.com.pg

Applications Close: Friday, 13th November 2026