QA Senior Executive [Food]

Randstad; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm is seeking a QA Senior Executive based in Kuala Selangor. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Engineering and 3–5 years of QA experience in high-volume environments. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety standards, leading quality assurance audits, and managing process validations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company with over 100 years of legacy in the industry, focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years QA experience in high-volume food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, GMP, GLP, HACCP.
• Experience in process control, validation, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end process validation for food safety standards.
• Lead investigations of critical process deviations.
• Oversee production line quality assurance including audits.

Education

Bachelor’s in Food Science/Technology/Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a QA Senior Executive 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.

Location & Reporting

• Based in Selangor
• Reporting to: QA Manager

Responsibilities

• Directed end-to-end process validation and verification to ensure adherence to global regulatory and internal food safety standards.
• Acted as the senior technical authority for complex quality and process challenges, embedding robust food safety and quality practices into operational and improvement initiatives.
• Designed and executed advanced process capability studies, providing technical recommendations to Process Authorities for approvals and documentation.
• Led investigations of critical process deviations, implementing immediate containment actions, regulatory reporting, and online adjustments to safeguard product quality.
• Oversaw production line quality assurance, including GMP, GLP, and HACCP audits, finished product release, non-conformance management, and customer complaint resolution.
• Championed quality systems and continuous improvement by supporting NPD and capital projects, leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and monitoring Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs) to drive strategic decision‑making.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Food Science/Technology/Engineering with 3–5 years QA experience in high‑volume food manufacturing, including process control, validation, and food safety; thermal/retort experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, GMP, GLP, HACCP, process validation, CCP management, and deviation handling; ensures compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Skilled in leading investigations, performing RCA, and making independent, risk‑based decisions, escalating complex issues when necessary.

Skills

no additional skills required

Qualification

no additional qualifications required

Education

Bachelor Degree