Quality Systems Technologist

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd; City of Kingston; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work & wellbeing

Leadership development

Employee recognition

Sensory Club

Job summary

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Quality Systems Technologist to join the Quality team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at GF Chifley Business Park Office in Mentone, reporting to the Quality Systems Manager.

You will maintain and administer Simplot's quality systems and customer platforms, assist SAP implementation, and drive data integrity across ANZ sites while supporting project deliverables and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing quality systems and data management.
• Exposure to ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and remote colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with training skills.
• Degree in Food Technology or Food Science, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product specifications across QA systems and customer portals.
• Support SAP implementation with data verification and workflow management.
• Administer internal and customer quality platforms, including reports and access.
• Coordinate with ANZ sites to support project milestones and process enhancements.
• Provide training and system support to teams for effective use of quality systems.
• Support customer requirements through quality information management and portals.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits and document control.

Skills

Quality systems

Data management

SAP experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Food Technology

Tools

SAP

Quality platforms

Documentation tools

Job description

In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture And Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
• Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
• Employee Recognition Program that celebrate your contribution
• Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

About Our Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Systems Technologist to join our Quality team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at our Chifley Head Office and reporting to the Quality Systems Manager.

In this role, you will support the maintenance and administration of Simplot's quality systems and customer quality platforms, ensuring product and quality data remains accurate, up to date and accessible. You will also play an important role in supporting our ERP (SAP) implementation, working closely with stakeholders across our ANZ sites to drive system adoption, manage data integrity and support key project deliverables.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across systems, collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders, and helping deliver meaningful business change.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and update product specifications across Simplot and customer quality systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely availability.
• Support the ERP (SAP) implementation by assisting with data verification, workflow management, training, and system adoption activities.
• Administer internal and customer quality platforms, including managing specifications, reports, product changes and user access.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across our ANZ sites to support project milestones, quality processes and system enhancements.
• Provide training, guidance and system support to help teams effectively use quality systems and processes.
• Support customer requirements through the management of quality information, specifications and customer portals.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits, document control and broader quality administration activities.

About You

You are a collaborative and adaptable quality or systems professional who enjoys working across teams to deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders to drive progress and support change initiatives.

You will also bring:

• Experience managing quality systems, product specifications or related data management activities.
• Exposure to ERP systems, with SAP experience highly regarded.
• The ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including remote teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and support user training.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and escalation issues when required.
• Experience supporting change, process improvement or system implementation projects.
• A degree in Food Technology, Food Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Applications close Friday 18th September.

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - Mentone

Country: Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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