QA EXECUTIVE

Bison Consolidated Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience store chain in Petaling Jaya seeks a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist. The role focuses on creating and maintaining food safety SOPs, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance within the food industry.
• Familiarity with international food safety standards like HACCP and ISO 22000.
• Proficiency in auditing techniques and documentation review.

Responsibilities

• Create standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety and quality management.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of store facilities.
• Maintain documentation for food quality and safety activities.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Implement corrective actions for quality and safety concerns.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Role

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety and quality management.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of store facilities and focus on ensuring food safety & quality standards and identifying areas for improvement.
• Maintain a robust documentation system for all food quality and safety-related activities.
• Responsible for examining food products for quality and safety.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure that they meet food safety and quality standards.
• Continuously assess and update food safety and quality procedures to ensure they align with the latest industry best practices and regulatory requirement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Create, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits by ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accessible.
• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to mitigate food quality and safety concerns.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Food Technology or a related field is often required.
• Previous experience in food safety and quality assurance is typically required. This may include experience in auditing, quality assurance, quality control or food production.
• Experience specifically in the convenience store industry or similar retail food environments can be a plus.
• Familiarity with international food safety standards like HACCP and ISO 22000 is beneficial.
• Proficiency in auditing techniques including conducting on-site inspections, reviewing documentation, and assessing compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Keen attention to detail is crucial to identify potential food safety and quality issues.
• Ability to identify issues and develop solutions to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with store management and staff to promote a culture of food safety and quality.
• Willingness to travel to different convenience store locations for audits.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance within the food industry.