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Quality Lead
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Location Smithfield, Australia
- Category Distribution
- Job ID R25_0000041186
- Date posted 01/07/2026
- Brand Auto Parts Group
- Status Full time
- Job Type On-Site
About Auto Parts Group (APG):
At Auto Parts Group (APG), we aim to be Australia’s top independent supplier of genuine and aftermarket automotive parts, providing our customers with a "Real Advantage."
APG is part of GPC Asia Pacific, a leading supplier of industrial and automotive parts in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. GPC has over 8,000 employees in Asia Pacific and more than 60,000 globally, with well-known brands like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.
About The Role:
As the Quality lead, you will oversee damage inspection and repair workflows, drive process improvements and collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure consistent, cost-effective product quality and disposition.
Your responsibilities will include:
Implementing best-practice workflows for damage inspection, repair validation, pricing, and product disposition.
Analyzing data to identify root causes and trends in product damage.
Proposing improvements to processes, equipment, and vendor handling to reduce damage risk.
Collaborating with supplier management, shipping, warehousing, operations, and repair partners to drive quality and efficiency.
Developing and standardizing criteria for assessing damaged items as retained, repaired, or disposed.
Monitoring marketing and sales messaging on slightly damaged products to maintain national consistency.
We’re looking for a Quality Lead who possesses:
Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to work with quality data, identify trends, defects, and drive process improvements.
A proactive, detail-oriented self-starter who excels at managing varied and complex quality challenges.
Effective communication skills to lead quality discussions and set clear expectations with internal teams and external vendors or partners.
Ability to interpret quality performance insights and influence stakeholders to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Tertiary qualifications in Quality Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fields are highly desirable.
Proven background in quality assurance or leadership within industries such as automotive, collision repair, or related sectors.
Benefits:
APG 'Me' Day: A paid, flexible day for team members to use as they wish.
Paid Parental Leave: Newly introduced paid parental leave for permanent employees.
Training: Comprehensive training, support, and resources provided.
Business Perks: Exclusive discounts with retailers like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.
Events: Regular team catch-ups, monthly events, and annual awards.
Wellbeing: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, including financial and legal counselling.
Diversity: A diverse team with varying ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.
Security: A 30-year strong and growing business.
About The Work Environment…
Now is the perfect time to join our dynamic team as we focus on continuous improvement, technology, and safety. We are driven to provide the best customer experience and need individuals to help us reach our goals. It all starts with you.
Interested…
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GPC Asia Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.
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