Quality Assurance Executive

Defeem; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

EIS

SOCSO

Yearly Bonus

KPI Incentive

Dental/Optical

Company Activities

Job summary

Defeem Malaysia is seeking a Certified Halal Executive to manage Halal certification matters, prepare documentation, and coordinate audits for FSSC 22000, HACCP, and MESTI. The role ensures compliance with halal standards, food safety regulations, and quality systems across the QA/QC department.

You will lead internal and external audits, support submissions, maintain records, and drive continuous improvement while guiding production on quality control and hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, Halal Industry, Biology, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years in Halal certification and QA/QC, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Certified Halal Executive with hands-on Halal submissions, documentation, and audit coordination.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, and MESTI requirements and implementation.
• Familiar with Malaysian food safety regulations and Halal standards.
• Experience handling certification audits and regulatory inspections.
• Internal Auditor certification for FSSC 22000 or HACCP is an advantage.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Halal certification matters, including new applications, renewals, amendments, and correspondence with authorities.
• Prepare, maintain, and update Halal documentation and records to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external Halal audits, ensuring timely closure of non-conformities.
• Prepare documentation and coordinate internal and external audits for FSSC 22000, HACCP, and MESTI.
• Assist in implementing, maintaining, and improving FSSC 22000, HACCP, and MESTI management systems.
• Oversee daily QA/QC operations to ensure product quality and food safety standards.
• Guide production on quality control issues to enhance product quality.
• Conduct internal quality and food safety training for employees.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Skills

Strong documentation

Analytical

Problem solving

Auditing experience

Halal industry knowledge

Regulatory familiarity

Education

Diploma/Degree or higher in Food Technology/Food Science/Halal Industry/Biology

Job description

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Diploma/Degree or higher qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Halal Industry, Biology, or related fields.

Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in Halal certification and QA/QC, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.

Certified Halal Executive with hands-on experience in Halal submissions, documentation, and audit coordination.

Knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, and MESTI requirements and implementation.

Familiar with Malaysian food safety regulations and Halal standards.

Experience in handling certification audits and regulatory inspections.

Internal Auditor certification for FSSC 22000 or HACCP will be an added advantage.

Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Requirement

• Diploma/Degree or higher qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Halal Industry, Biology, or related fields.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in Halal certification and QA/QC, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.

• Certified Halal Executive with hands-on experience in Halal submissions, documentation, and audit coordination.

• Knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, and MESTI requirements and implementation.

• Familiar with Malaysian food safety regulations and Halal standards.

• Experience in handling certification audits and regulatory inspections.

• Internal Auditor certification for FSSC 22000 or HACCP will be an added advantage.

• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibility

• Manage all Halal certification matters, including new applications, renewals, amendments, and correspondence with relevant authorities.

• Prepare, maintain, and update all Halal documentation and records to ensure compliance with Halal certification requirements.

• Coordinate and participate in internal and external Halal audits, ensuring timely closure of any non-conformities.

• Prepare documentation and coordinate internal and external audits for FSSC 22000, HACCP, and MESTI certification.

• Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of FSSC 22000, HACCP, and MESTI management systems.

• Oversee the daily operations of the QA/QC Department to ensure product quality, good hygiene practices, and food safety standards are consistently maintained.

• Guide the production team on quality control issues to enhance product quality.

• Conduct internal quality and food safety training for employees.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Benefits

• EPF
• EIS
• SOCSO
• Yearly Bonus
• KPI Incentive
• Dental/Optical
• Company Activities