Quality Assurance Leader (Lab)

Sri Nona Food Industries Sdn Bhd; Rawang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate should have at least a diploma in Food Technology and possess strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing lab testing processes, assisting in training plans, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Strong learning and development plans

Engaging activities and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experienced and knowledgeable in lab operations.
• Minimum 1 year working experience in QA/QC of food industry.
• Familiar with FSSC 22000 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and safety regulations.
• Manage lab testing and monitor quality control processes.
• Assist in departmental KPIs execution and training plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Diploma in Food Technology or related Science

Job description

Sri Nona Food Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Cocoaland)’s journey has been one of reinvention – from our humble beginnings as a family-owned, local snacks and fruit gummy producer to now a major confectionary manufacturer that is listed on Bursa. Today, Sri Nona Food Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&NHB), after a full acquisition on 4 November 2022.

What will you do?

Ensures compliance to all labour laws related.

Adhere to safe workplace and environment in the department.

Quality Management

Accountable for laboratory service and operation to ensure internal and external testing are conducted according to standard procedures.

Responsible to monitor and manage lab testing of incoming, in-proces, finished goods, environmental monitoring samples (where applicable) to ensure the results are delivered as per expected timeline.

Assist in COA issuance on timely manner.

Responsible in performing the testing parameter of product stability program as per scheduled.

Responsible in internal verification for all the lab equipment.

Assist in investigation on out of specification testing results to ensure accuracy of testing results.

Assist in implement of RCA in problem solving and cultivate preventive and improvement mindset.

Responsible in performing proficiency and competency lab testing as per scheduled.

Manage validation and verification program in laboratory to ensure the food safety and quality program are effective and implemented in accordance with the HACCP plan.

Maintain Good Laboratory Program (GLP).

Assist in execute departmental and quality KPIs.

Responsible for implementing relevant training plans to ensure continuous development and attainment of required competencies.

Assist in laboratory improvement program.

Supply Management

Encourages participates in the implementation of any continuous improvement / project / new product development / trial / audit related to individual production line.

Regulatory Management

Ensure the compliance of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Cost Management

Support in managing the expenses inclusive of Staff Cost, Consumable and Utility.

People Management

Carry out routine check and monitor on Assistant, QA leave and overtime to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Assist in conducting on-job training for new staff and refresher training.

Assist in managing the people related issue i.e. disciplinary issue, training, career progression, talent development and coaching.

Report to superior for any abnormality or non-compliance action/activity.

About you?

Experienced and possess good knowledge in lab operation.

Strong leadership skill, analytical and communication skill.

Familiar and hands-on with problem solving tools.

Multitasking and good time management, to ensure deliver as per expected timeline.

Quality and action orientated, conduct systematic root cause analysis, with good attention to details in document review and data analysis.

At least diploma holder in Food Technology, Food Science or related Science.

Has minimum 1 years working experience in QA/QC of food industry, lab services in relevant industry is added advantage.

Willing to travel.

Possess knowledge and experience in FSSC 22000 is added advantage.

What we offer ?

Strong learning and development plans for your career growth.

Engaging activities and recognition programs.