Process QA Executive

Kerry; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading taste and nutrition company is seeking a Process QA Executive in Johor Bahru. In this role, you will ensure the quality and safety of raw materials and packaging used in products. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years' experience in quality assurance, particularly in the food industry. Responsibilities include inspecting materials, reporting non-conformances, and preparing packaging specifications. This position offers a stable career path in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control.
• Hands-on experience with raw material inspection.
• Familiarity with food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging meet specifications.
• Report non-conforming material to QA Manager.
• Prepare and review packaging specifications.

Skills

Raw material inspection

Packaging material evaluation

Supplier quality management

HACCP familiarity

COA verification

Non-conformance handling

Sensory evaluation

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Material Science, or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 62644
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

• Work Location: Plentong, Johor
• Reporting Line: Materials Lead
• Working Hours: 8.30am – 5.15pm

As a Process QA Executive, you will play a role in ensuring raw material and packaging material meet quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

Responsible for material safety and quality issue:

• To ensure all incoming RM and PM are within specification before release for use
• Reported to QA Manager on non-conforming material ( Major or Critical issue)
• If materials do not meet the food safety standard due to non-compliance, Site QA shall reject the material.
• If materials do not meet the quality standard, material attributes deviation, Site QA shall on hold the material.
• To make sure incoming record and IQC report is up to date
• Evaluate new raw material as per specification

Raw Material and Packaging Martial Non-Conformance issue:

• Investigate, On hold/reject and to prepare complaint report to suppliers and review all NCR report from vendor, monitor the CAPA.

Packaging trial run, approval, prepare spec etc.

• To prepare, review packaging spec ( new or existing - if changed require), register and prepare DCN & distribute the spec to Incoming QC before stocks arrival - label, carton, film etc
• To attend all packaging material trial run , record the finding, join the inspection, review trial run report and sign off.

Audit Compliance: Prepare and involved in certification/customer site audit.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Material Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control and within the food industry or related sectors would be an added advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in raw material inspection, packaging material evaluation, and supplier quality management.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Experience in COA verification, specification compliance, and non‑conformance handling.
• Knowledge of sensory evaluation, and physical/chemical testing for raw materials.
• Exposure to audit preparation and documentation control.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non‑Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-NA1
Posting Type: LI