QA/QC Assistant Manager or Manager

Talent Recruit; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing manufacturer in Shah Alam is seeking a QA/QC Assistant Manager or Manager. The successful candidate will oversee food safety management systems and lead a QA/QC team to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements. Candidates must have significant experience in food processing QA/QC and strong knowledge of food safety standards. Communication in Mandarin is necessary for liaising with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC within food processing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety management systems.
• Ability to lead QA/QC teams and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve Food Safety Management Systems.
• Supervise the QA/QC team for compliance and quality.
• Conduct audits and ensure corrective actions.
• Monitor quality metrics and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership in audits

Quality assurance systems

Regulatory compliance

Strong working knowledge of FSSC22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, MeSTI

Ability to communicate in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Tech, Biotechnology

Job description

About the job QA/QC Assistant Manager or Manager

Company Background

We are representing our client a food processing manufacturer for the retail and foodservice sectors. They are certified under FSSC22000, ISO22000, HACCP, GMP, MeSTI and Halal. They are currently seeking for a QA/QC Assistant Manager or Manager to strengthen their food safety and quality management systems.

• 5 Working Days: 8am - 6pm

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the companys Food Safety Management Systems (FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, MeSTI)
• Manage and supervise the QA/QC team to ensure compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Lead third-party and internal audits; ensure all corrective actions are closed within timelines
• Monitor quality metrics, investigate quality deviations, and resolve product or process issues
• Liaise with customers on quality-related matters and documentation
• Drive training programs for production and QC staff on food safety and hygiene
• Report regularly to management on quality KPIs, audit results, and compliance status

Requirements

• Min Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Tech, Biotechnology etc.
• Assistant Manager: Min 5 years of QA/QC experience in food processing
• Manager: Min 8 years of QA/QC experience in food processing
• Strong working knowledge of FSSC22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal and MeSTI
• Leadership in audits, quality assurance systems, regulatory compliance
• Ability to speak in Mandarin due to require to liaise with Mandarin speaking suppliers and customers.
• Able to liaise with external auditors and authorities, adaptble to SME environment.

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