Quality Assurance Officers | Kilcoy

Kilcoy Global Foods; Somerset Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training in HACCP

AusMeat certification

Discounted premium meat

Permanent employment

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods is seeking experienced Quality Assurance Officers to join our team and ensure the consistent delivery of quality products to our customers. The successful candidates will support operational teams by monitoring QA practices and implementing corrective actions as required.

This role involves auditing, HACCP enquiries, document control, and ensuring staff comply with Quality Management Systems.

Qualifications

• HACCP qualifications or QA background in a food manufacturing environment.
• AusMeat specification qualifications preferred.
• Operational experience in a meat processing facility is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations conform to food safety regulations and Quality Systems requirements.
• Document control and report non-conformance and CARs within the Quality Management System.
• Support and implement key food safety requirements and quality outcomes.
• Undertake quality internal audits, HACCP enquiries, and respond to customer complaints.
• Ensure staff comply with Quality Management System requirements.

Skills

QA background

HACCP

AusMeat

Meat processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AusMeat Specification Qualifications

HACCP Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.

We are seeking experienced Quality Assurance Officers to join our team and ensure the consistent delivery of quality products to KGF customers. The successful candidates will support the operational teams by assisting the business achieve its operational and strategic goals through monitoring effective QA practices identifying and providing corrective and preventative actions as required. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ensure operations conform to food safety regulations and Quality Systems requirements though partnering with Production.
• Document control and report on the non-conformance and Corrective Action Requirements (CAR's) within the parameters of the Quality Management System.
• Support and implement key food safety requirements and quality outcomes.
• Undertake quality internal audits, HACCP enquiries, and respond to any customer complaints.
• Ensure all staff are aware and comply with the necessary requirements of our Quality Management Systems.

ROSTER

Working our Lifestyle roster of 3 days on, 3 days off then 4 days on, 4 days off, that allows a great work/life balance.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualifications in HACCP, and AusMeat Specification Qualifications, or
• Quality assurance background in a food manufacturing environment, or
• Operational experience in a meat processing facility.
• A strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
• Commitment to company values, and food safety culture.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Attention to detail, initiative, time management and follow through.
• Unlimited working rights within Australia.
• Ability to work alongside a diverse workforce.

BENEFITS

• Working alongside committed quality professionals, with a great culture and team environment.
• Secure, stable, and permanent employment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression including Quality Officer in Charge positions.
• Skills and training in HACCP and Quality Management, as well as AusMeat certification.
• Experience a country change.
• An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated.
• Access to discounted premium meat.

This is a long-term career opportunity, working for an enterprise business with Corporate Offices on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $2 billion. We are committed to building a work environment that fosters an agile plus flexible workplace and where employee wellbeing is paramount.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is "personal" information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.

About Kilcoy Global Foods

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global food solutions provider, renowned for exceptional quality, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability practices. We are passionate about creating fresh, natural, healthy, and convenient solutions. Our premium beef, lamb, and high-quality protein brands are produced at our state-of-the-art Australian facilities and enjoyed by customers across the globe. If you’re passionate about quality and innovation too, we’d love to meet you. We’ll work well together.