Quality and Environment Manager
This is NewCold
NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.
NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.
About the vacancy
The Opportunity
WE ARE EXPANDING!
We are seeking an experienced Quality & Environment leader to establish and lead Quality and Environmental systems within our new automated Marsden Park facility. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly established site featuring a fully automated warehouse with the latest technology, supported by a vibrant and safety-focused culture.
In this role, you will provide Quality and Environment leadership across the business, partnering with stakeholders to identify risks, drive continuous improvement, and embed a strong safety-first mindset. With NewCold’s rapid global expansion, this position offers excellent career development opportunities within a truly international organisation.
About the vacancy
Main Duties
- Implement, maintain, and continually improve the BRCGS Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
- Partner with operations and engineering teams to embed quality and environmental requirements into automated warehouse operations
- Drive food safety and environmental culture across the site
- Ensure compliance with BRCGS, ISO 14001, NSW environmental legislation, EPA requirements, and Development Consent SSD-6799
- Lead and coordinate internal, certification, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections
- Manage non-conformances, corrective and preventive actions, product incidents, withdrawals/recalls, and environmental incidents
- Maintain audit readiness, compliance registers, system documentation, and traceability records
- Develop and manage environmental monitoring, reporting, and environmental management programs (including waste, spill prevention, inspections, and risk management)
- Monitor quality and environmental performance, analyse trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead incident investigations using structured root cause methodologies
- Develop and deliver training on food safety, HACCP, BRCGS, environmental compliance, and emergency response
- Support operations and engineering by assessing quality and environmental risks for projects and process changes
- Prepare and present performance reports, KPIs, audit outcomes, and compliance updates to leadership
- Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, continuous improvement, and environmental awareness
- Support emergency response activities and escalate significant risks, incidents, or non-compliance as required
Education & Experience
- Degree in Food Science, Quality Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or cold chain logistics environments
- Proven experience managing food safety, quality, and environmental management systems
- Strong background in audit management, compliance, and continuous improvement processes
Key Skills & Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of BRCGS Storage & Distribution Standards, HACCP principles, and food safety requirements
- Strong understanding of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
- Working knowledge of NSW environmental legislation, EPA requirements, and Development Consent obligations
- Experience managing internal, certification, customer, and regulatory audits
- Strong capability in non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Strong analytical, reporting, and KPI monitoring skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation management capability
Licences & Certifications
- Current Driver’s Licence
- HACCP Certification or Food Safety Qualification
- BRCGS Storage & Distribution Internal or Lead Auditor Certification (preferred)
- Internal or Lead Auditor Certification (preferred)
- Environmental Compliance Training (preferred)
Why join NewCold?
- Pioneering Technology: Join a company at the forefront of automated storage and logistics advancements, shaping the future of cold chain management.
- Global Impact, Local Expertise: Be part of a worldwide network delivering local expertise to multinational partners, ensuring flawless, sustainable cold chain operations.
- Innovation Hub: At NewCold, your ideas are not just heard but actively encouraged, fostering an environment where innovation thrives.
- Dynamic Collaboration: Join a diverse, highly skilled team passionate about collective success, fostering an atmosphere where collaboration leads to groundbreaking achievements.
- Consultative Committee: Be part of a consultative committee, contributing to decision-making processes and company improvements.
Are you up for the job?
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English.
Why would you want to work for NewCold?
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.
