Overseas Food Quality Control Director

Nstarts Consultants Company Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety consultancy is looking for a Quality Control Manager based in Kuala Lumpur. You will be responsible for implementing food safety and halal compliance across Southeast Asia, conducting audits, and designing training programs for store teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in quality control management within the F&B industry. Bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality control management experience in the F&B industry.
• Proven experience in food safety management including audits and inspections.
• Hands-on experience in halal compliance for products and store operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement food safety and quality regulations across Southeast Asia.
• Conduct risk assessments and oversee quality control requirements.
• Design training programs for store teams on food safety standards.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English

Excellent communication skills

Quality control management

Halal compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Engineering or related fields

Job description

Identify, interpret, and implement food safety and quality regulations, standards, and halal requirements across Southeast Asian countries for both the supply chain and store operations (in bilingual Chinese–English format).

Conduct risk assessments and oversee the implementation of food safety and quality control requirements in factories and stores across Southeast Asia.

Ensure product compliance and halal certification in Islamic countries and implement halal operational requirements in local stores.

Plan, execute, and follow up on factory audits and store inspections in Southeast Asia to ensure full compliance and continuous improvement.

Design and implement training programs on food safety and quality control standards for store teams across Southeast Asia.

Provide technical support for external communications related to food safety and quality control on behalf of the Southeast Asia division.

Complete other assignments or special projects as designated by the company or leadership.

Take full responsibility for any negative impact or consequences arising from negligence or errors within the scope of duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in Food Science and Engineering, Food Quality and Safety, or related fields.

Minimum 5 years of quality control management experience at the headquarters level in the F&B (Food & Beverage) industry.

Proven experience in end-to-end food safety management for supply chains and restaurant operations, including factory audits and chain restaurant inspections.

Hands‑on experience in halal compliance for products and store operations; candidates with halal association experience are preferred.

Excellent bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English, with strong communication, presentation, and logical thinking skills; relevant certification is a plus.

Candidates with government‑related resources or regulatory connections are preferred.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Quality Control Role?