About Us
Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.
Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine, globally.
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a
Quality & Food Safety Systems
Manager to lead the development and execution of our quality and food safety strategy across Australia & globally.
You’ll ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer standards, and internal policies—while fostering a culture of food safety, quality excellence, and operational integrity.
This role plays a key part in shaping global initiatives. You’ll drive the creation of enterprise-wide strategies, standards, and performance metrics, and lead continuous improvement efforts—including digital transformation—to elevate performance and ensure alignment across regions.
This is a full time, permanent position based at either our Berri Estates or Rowland Flat facility.
Key Responsibilities
-Lead the Quality & Food Safety function across all national operations, including manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
-Develop and execute country-specific strategies aligned with global priorities.
-Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations and certifications (e.g., ISO 22000, GFSI, HACCP).
-Oversee audits, inspections, and certification processes, ensuring readiness and successful outcomes.
-Drive continuous improvement of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems (QMS & FSMS).
-Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
-Manage supplier quality assurance for raw materials and packaging.
-Champion digital transformation initiatives to enhance quality performance and efficiency.
-Collaborate with global teams to shape strategy, standards, KPIs, and digital tools.
-Build and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of ownership, compliance, and excellence.
Other requirements:
-Some business travel (domestic and international) may be required from time to time
-Occasional out of hours work may be required
What We're Looking For:
-Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
-10+ years’ experience in Quality and Food Safety roles within food, beverage, or FMCG industries, including at least 3 years in leadership role
-HACCP, FSSC/ISO 22000 Lead Auditor
-Strategic thinking with strong execution and stakeholder influence
-In-depth knowledge of international regulatory environments and food safety standards
-Demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation and process automation in quality
-Strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills
-Data-driven, analytical, and KPI-focused mindset
-Excellent written and verbal communication; fluent in English (additional languages a plus)
Why Join Us?
Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.
We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.
You’ll also have access to:
-Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
-Paid Parental Leave
-Loyalty Leave - earn up to 1-week additional annual leave after 5 yrs
-Vinarchy Anniversary Day off
-Go Beyond Day - making a difference in your local community
-Access to an extensive online learning library
-Annual Flu Vaccination Program
-Employee Assistance Program
-Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers
Ready to lead change in a fast-paced global environment? Apply now and make your impact.
At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.
