Quality Assurance Executive

Nestlé SA; Batu Tiga; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company is looking for a QA Executive in Kedah, Malaysia. The role involves implementing quality systems, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, and training staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific Discipline and have 2-3 years of experience in food manufacturing. A dynamic work environment with opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in Food Manufacturing.
• Degree in any Scientific Discipline (e.g. Food Technology, Chemistry, Food Science, Mathematics, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the implementation of Nestlé Quality System.
• Validate and verify quality controls and hygiene standards.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with specifications on materials and products.
• Train personnel and oversee Good Laboratory Practices.
• Promote a culture of quality improvement.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Quality Control

Training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific Discipline

Job description

Permanent – Full Time

Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific Discipline (e.g. Food Technology, Chemistry, Food Science, Mathematics, etc.).

2-3 years of experience

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestlé career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestlé, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

We are looking for a QA Executive to guide and support the implementation of the Nestlé Quality system in a production plant in collaboration with the production team and all other departments.

A day in the life of...

• Guides and supports the implementation of the Nestlé Quality System in the plant in collaboration with the other departments.
• Needs to validate and verify that QMS, HACCP, and all other SOP’s are effectively implemented. Also, helps the plant to maintain a high hygiene standard at all times.
• Follows the prescribed guidelines that the QA Executive establishes and reviews all quality control checks in the conversion of raw materials to finished goods.
• Responsible to validate and verify that all quality checks are properly executed.
• Ensures that all manufacturing materials and finished products meet the prescribed specifications before release by close monitoring of results and advising on the corrective action to be taken in case of deviations.
• Following prescribed guidelines the QA Executive establishes, implements and reviews all quality control checks for raw/packing materials on arrival, and ensures that all checks are properly executed.
• Able to anticipate, troubleshoot and resolve quality deviations in collaboration with the suppliers and the QA Manager.
• Ensures to arrange for re-sampling and re-evaluation when there are slow moving materials or aging stocks identified by Resource Unit or Production teams (WIP material). Feeds results obtained to Resource Unit Manager and QA Manager.
• Participates in vendor assessment program.
• Establishes in collaboration with the QA Manager the training needs for QAAs and operators of various sections on topics such as Nestlé Quality System (NQS), net weight control, sensory evaluation, alternative method, quality checks, hygiene training, etc.
• Controls the analytic costs by following prescribed guidelines. Also continually seeks opportunities on cost savings without impacting quality of products.
• Trains personnel and observes Good Laboratory Practices. Sets up and maintains comprehensive ICP.
• Ensures a safe environment in the laboratory by proper storage and handling of chemicals and safe laboratory practice.
• Coaches, trains, and motivates the team to achieve KPI targets. Also maintains good work discipline and establishes a performance plan for the staff by conducting regular reviews.
• Leads and guides the team on safety practices and in identifying and resolving potential safety hazards in the line and the laboratory.
• Continuously reviews the Quality system in collaboration with the Production Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Engineering Manager, and the production team to improve food safety and competitive quality.
• Supports the Management Review of Quality carried out at least annually and is involved in the formulation of quality strategies and factory objectives.
• Promotes a quality improvement culture in the plant and actively involves in the implementation of C.I. projects.

What Will Make You Successful,

• Degree in any Scientific Discipline (e.g. Food Technology, Chemistry, Food Science, Mathematics, etc.).
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in Food Manufacturing.

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.