QA Manager / Assistant Manager (Johor)

Agensi Pekerjaan Reeracoen Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to oversee food safety and quality programs. The role involves collaboration with management, supplier audits, and internal compliance checks. Candidates should have experience in quality assurance within the food industry. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the QA manager to develop food safety and quality programs.
• Communicate food safety issues with the QA Manager.
• Perform root cause analysis for non-conformities and determine corrective actions.
• Support in setting up laboratory and analytical equipment.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the QA manager to develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with internal, legal, and customer requirements.
2. Communicate food safety and quality-related issues with the QA Manager. Identify and accurately report defective materials, food safety hazards, and potential product contaminants.
3. Regularly review supplier quality performance with the purchasing department. Establish supplier audit checklists and perform annual supplier audits. Monitor outsource subcontractor’s process performance. Aim for year-on-year reduction in supplier non-conformance to support factory efficiency.
4. Perform root cause analysis for non-conformities, determine corrective actions, and ensure their effective implementation.
5. Verify and analyze customer returned goods and on-hold items for proper disposition.
6. Provide on-the-job training and educate employees on procedures and standards. Establish and implement food safety and quality training for facility personnel to ensure competency in producing safe, quality products.
7. Support in setting up laboratory and analytical equipment. Establish and maintain procedures for product testing, validation, and verification.
8. Work closely with the R&D team on new product development or modifications; conduct analytical testing, generate product specifications, and trial run test reports. Monitor product performance continuously.
9. Assist with internal and third-party food safety and quality audits (regulatory, customer, supplier, GMP, HACCP, ISO, FSSC, etc.).
10. Perform regular plant inspections to ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality assurance programs and food safety standards.
11. Perform any other duties reasonably related to the role.