Halal Officer

Jobstreet Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobstreet Malaysia is seeking a dedicated Halal Officer to ensure that our manufacturing processes, raw materials, and finished products comply with the Malaysia Halal Certification Scheme. You will manage certifications, develop IHCS/HAS, conduct internal audits, verify halal status of materials, and liaise with JAKIM and other authorities.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Halal Management or related fields, at least 3 years of halal management experience, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in halal management or food manufacturing.
• Experience with Malaysia Halal Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of HAS, GMP, HACCP, and MESTI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage Malaysia Halal Certification applications, renewals, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain IHCS/HAS.
• Conduct internal halal audits and corrective actions.
• Verify halal status of materials and suppliers.
• Ensure production processes meet halal, GMP, HACCP, MESTI.
• Prepare halal documentation and records; review labels.
• Conduct halal awareness training for employees.
• Liaise with JAKIM, JAIN, certification bodies, and authorities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Halal management

Auditing

Documentation

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Halal Management / Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Halal Officer to ensure that the company's manufacturing processes, raw materials, and finished products comply with the requirements of the Malaysia Halal Certification Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage new applications, renewals, and maintenance of Malaysia Halal Certification.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Internal Halal Control System (IHCS) / Halal Assurance System (HAS).
• Conduct internal halal audits and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Verify the halal status of raw materials, suppliers, and packaging materials.
• Ensure production processes comply with Halal requirements, GMP, HACCP, and MESTI standards.
• Basic understanding of HACCP and food safety management systems.
• Prepare, review, and maintain halal documentation and records.
• Review product labels to ensure compliance with Malaysian Food Labelling Regulations and halal logo requirements.
• Conduct halal awareness training for employees.
• Liaise with JAKIM, JAIN, certification bodies, and relevant authorities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Management.

Job Requirements Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Halal Management, Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Certified Halal Executive (HPB/JAKIM) will be an added advantage.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in Halal Management or the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in managing Malaysia Halal Certification is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Malaysia Halal Certification requirements, Halal Assurance System (HAS), GMP, HACCP, and MESTI.
• Experience in halal auditing and documentation management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.