Quality Assurance Executive

Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s); Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) seeks a proactive Quality Assurance Executive to lead Incoming Material Quality Control and Chemical Laboratory operations, ensuring materials meet quality and food safety standards before production.

You will oversee laboratory activities, maintain the lab quality management system, and coach a team of five QA personnel to drive continuous improvement and compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO/IEC 17025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the food manufacturing or related industry.
• Hands-on experience in food safety programs, laboratory operations, and chemical testing.
• Experience leading or supervising laboratory or QA personnel.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems, preferably ISO/IEC 17025.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection and verification of incoming raw materials and packaging before production release.
• Coordinate sampling plans, inspection activities, and material release decisions.
• Collaborate with Procurement to resolve quality issues and implement CAPA.
• Supervise routine chemical analyses and ensure GLP compliance.
• Maintain SOPs, quality documentation, and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.
• Lead a team of five QA personnel; plan work, monitor performance, provide guidance.
• Support internal and external audits and surveillance.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Laboratory supervision

Quality improvement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science/Technology/Engineering or related

Job description

• We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Executive to lead our Incoming Material Quality Control and Chemical Laboratory operations. In this role, you will ensure that all incoming raw and packaging materials meet quality and food safety requirements before production, while overseeing laboratory operations and leading a team of QA professionals.
• You will play a key role in maintaining compliance with food safety and quality standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting the implementation and maintenance of our laboratory quality management system.

Key Responsibilities:-

Incoming Material Quality Control

• Lead the inspection and verification of incoming raw materials and packaging materials to ensure compliance with specifications before production release
• Coordinate sampling plans, inspection activities, and material release decisions
• Work closely with Procurement and suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Manage non-conforming materials, including quarantine, investigation, documentation, and disposition

Chemical Laboratory Management

• Supervise routine chemical analyses, including pH, Brix, acidity, protein, fat, total sugar, and other required tests
• Ensure laboratory testing is performed in accordance with approved methods and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure timely reporting of analytical results
• Oversee calibration, verification, maintenance of laboratory equipment, and management of laboratory consumables

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality documentation
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSSC, ISO standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinate the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the laboratory quality management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025
• Support internal and external audits, certification activities, and surveillance audits
• Monitor laboratory operating costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Drive quality improvements and achieve departmental KPIs through continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five QA personnel responsible for incoming inspection and laboratory operation
• Plan work schedules, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide technical guidance
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirement:-

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the food manufacturing or related industry
• Hands-on experience in food safety programs, laboratory operations, and chemical testing
• Experience leading or supervising laboratory or QA personnel
• Experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems, preferably ISO/IEC

17025

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP),Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), HACCP, ISO/IEC 17025, FSSC Food Safety Management System
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment calibration and analytical testing techniques
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Confident and assertive decision-maker
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fast learner who adapts well in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and food safety