Quality Technical Lead | Coominya

ABOUT US

About Kilcoy Global Foods

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.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our website: www.kilcoyglobalfoods.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

Quality Technical Lead

To ensure that Kilcoy Global Foods Coominya maintains its status as an approved supplier by leading all technical, food safety, and quality compliance programs specific to requirements. This role ensures the integrity of the supply chain through proactive management of the Approved Supplier List (ASL), coordination of external and internal audits, and technical liaison with relevant stakeholders

THE OPPORTUNITY

Coominya Australian Food Corporation Pty Ltd (Coominya AFC) trading as Kilcoy Global Foods Ltd ABN 17 076 603 664
Location: 26 Coominya Connection Rd Coominya, QLD, 4311
Fulltime Position
Annual Salary: $80,000-$100,000

Key responsibilities 

• Maintain and ensure site compliance with Approved Supplier List (ASL) requirements.
• Act as the primary technical liaison 
• Lead and drive strategic improvements in food safety, quality, and compliance
• Contribute to customer trust and brand protection through proactive engagement, transparency, and reporting.
• Support commercial and operational readiness to respond to audits, inquiries, and innovation needs.

ABOUT YOU

• You will have excellent analytical, problem solving, organisational and communication skills
• Have the ability to function autonomously, be proactive and adapt to constantly changing business demands
• Ability to communicate effectively, building rapport with a wide range of stakeholders for productive business outcomes
• Ability to recognise a critical matter and escalate to appropriate stakeholders where required.
• Knowledge of legislative and operational requirements of Federal, State and Local Government Acts and requirements regarding Food Safety

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the meat or food manufacturing industry, preferably in an export and customer-facing role.
• Advanced HACCP certification and deep knowledge of GMP, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with branded customer programs, particularly McDonald’s or equivalent QSR.
• Auditing experience and strong understanding of supplier approval frameworks.
• High proficiency in documentation, reporting systems (AMABIS, SCVW, Excel, QMS), and incident management.

BENEFITS

• Relocation assistance provided
• Ful time Permanent role
• Access to discounted premium meat.
• An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are looking to join a company that promotes innovation, is a leader in industry and champions success, then apply now.

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