Coffee Quality Innovation Manager

Lead coffee sensory evaluation and food safety at Canterbury Coffee, using SQF expertise and quality systems to protect product integrity.As Coffee Quality and Innovation Manager, you will lead coffee quality, sensory, food safety, and quality management programs. You will oversee standards from green coffee through finished product, partnering with Green Coffee Sourcing and Roasting. The role combines sensory judgment, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.Key Responsibilities:
Lead cupping standards, sensory protocols, calibration, and cup-quality expectationsOwn SQF, HACCP, GMP, traceability, recall, and food defence programsVerify SOPs, sanitation standards, and process controlsLead audits, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvementCoach QA staff and oversee quality program executionRequirements:
Four-plus years in food or beverage manufacturing qualityExperience leading QA staff and improving quality systemsStrong SQF, HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and traceability knowledgeAudit, CAPA, risk assessment, and change-control experienceStrong coffee cupping and sensory evaluation capabilitiesBring sensory leadership, SQF knowledge, and quality-system expertise to advance Canterbury Coffee’s product consistency and compliance.
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