QA Senior Analyst [Food]

Randstad; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry is seeking a QA Senior Analyst in Kuala Selangor. This critical role involves leading all QC testing activities across various laboratories, ensuring compliance with GLP, GMP, and other standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in QC/QA within food manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing supplier quality and maintaining laboratory documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in QC/QA within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GLP, GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all QC testing activities ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
• Ensure strict adherence to GLP, calibration schedules, and reporting practices.
• Serve as subject matter expert for analytical methods and product release.
• Oversee timely inspection and testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support NPD and special batch trials.
• Manage supplier quality and investigation of non‑conformances.
• Drive operational discipline in in‑process quality control.
• Maintain compliant laboratory documentation, SOPs, and track KPIs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Details

We are currently looking for a QA Senior Analyst for a leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry for their expansion. This company has a legacy of more than 100 years in the world. This position requires your urgent attention.

• Based in Selangor
• Reporting to: QA Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead all QC testing activities across Incoming, In-Process, Finished Goods, and Sensory laboratories, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
• Ensure strict adherence to GLP, calibration schedules, standardized analytical methods, and reporting practices in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for analytical methods, supporting product release decisions with integrity and evidence‑based evaluations.
• Oversee timely inspection and testing of raw materials, packaging, in-process checks, finished products, and sensory evaluations, providing informed disposition recommendations (release/on‑hold/rejection) based on results and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support NPD, shelf‑life studies, and special batch trials through robust analytical evaluations.
• Manage supplier quality, including review and validation of COAs, investigation and closure of supplier non‑conformances, and providing trend analyses to support risk mitigation.
• Drive operational discipline in in‑process quality control through coaching, proactive engagement with production teams, and continuous process improvement.
• Maintain compliant laboratory documentation, SOPs, and test records per FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, and GMP standards, track KPIs, monitor non‑conformances, and ensure perpetual audit readiness.

Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in QC/QA within food manufacturing, covering laboratory testing, in‑process control, and finished product release.
• Strong knowledge of GLP, GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and ISO standards, with experience in analytical method standardization, calibration, and test validation.

Skills

No additional skills required.

Qualification

No additional qualifications required.

Education

Bachelor Degree