Quality Assurance & Quality Control Executive (Food Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance (QA):

• Establish, implement, and update quality assurance procedures for all products.
• Ensure compliance with SFA regulations, Halal certification, and internal SOPs.
• Monitor hygiene and food safety standards across production, packing, and storage areas.
• Conduct regular audits and prepare documentation for external inspections and certifications (e.g., HACCP, Halal).
• Work with production teams to maintain product consistency and manage shelf-life testing.

Quality Control (QC):

• Inspect all incoming raw materials (e.g., vegetables, proteins, pastry ingredients) for quality and safety.
• Perform in-process checks during manufacturing (e.g., temperature control, weight accuracy, filling consistency, sealing).
• Conduct final product inspections before packing and delivery to ensure quality, appearance, and labelling accuracy.
• Monitor freezer/chiller temperatures and storage practices to prevent spoilage or contamination.
• Record and report defects or non-compliance issues and follow up with corrective actions.

Additional Duties:

• Support training of production staff on hygiene, food handling, and quality SOPs.
• Liaise with suppliers on raw material specifications and performance issues.
• Assist with product recalls or customer complaints when necessary.
• Work closely with operations and production to minimize wastage and improve process control.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of QA/QC experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably with RTE or frozen foods.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Halal standards, and local food safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, independent, and proactive.
• Comfortable working on the factory floor and in cold storage environments.