Quality Assurance Manager

Nufarm Limited; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agriculture company is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Port Klang to manage the QA department, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in QA, particularly in chemistry manufacturing, and strong leadership skills to foster team development and continuous improvement. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Incentives

Health & Well-being benefits

Work-Life Balance

Career Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of QA experience in chemistry manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience in managing ISO 17025 accredited laboratories.
• Experience in leading audits and managing customer complaints.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the QA function operates in compliance with ISO 17025.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of the QA team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, Chemistry or related field

Tools

ISO 17025

Job description

Career Opportunities: Quality Assurance Manager (10044)

Requisition ID10044-Posted -Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur-Quality-Nufarm – Crop Protection

Are you a highly organized and proactive professional with a knack for ensuring smooth operations and providing exceptional leadership in a quality assurance environment? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with diverse teams to ensure smooth business continuity? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Nufarm, where you can contribute to our global success and advance your career.

Nufarm. Evolving Ag.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production.

Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers .

Your Future, Fuelled by Innovation

We know that being well supported enables us to thrive and better serve our customers. That’s why we’re looking for an engaging Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Port Klang. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in managing the Quality Assurance department to ensure full compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards. This includes maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation, overseeing product and process quality, supporting new product development, handling customer complaints, conducting internal quality training, and aligning QA activities with operational and business goals. You’ll also play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable analysis and reporting from the laboratory team. If you’re passionate about leadership, skilled in developing effective QA teams, and curious to learn about the agriculture industry, we encourage you to apply.

Join our growing and dynamic business and help shape the future of Nufarm

How You’ll Help Us Grow

As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will:

• Ensure the QA function operates in full compliance with ISO 17025 and other relevant standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, manage the timely closure of non-conformances and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality-related documentation to ensure consistency and traceability.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to regulatory, customer, and in-house quality requirements.
• Provide clear direction, supervision, and support to the QA team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ownership.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify training needs to develop team capability.
• Supervise the laboratory team to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable analysis and reporting.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated and maintained per ISO 17025 requirements.
• Oversee documentation, data integrity, and compliance for laboratory operations.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints related to quality issues and implement root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and validate production and packing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate with production teams on in-process checks, visual inspections, and finished goods verification.
• Participate in non-routine job requests related to new product development (NPD), including product trials, process validation, and risk assessments, providing QA inputs during formulation, pilot runs, and scale-up phases.
• Develop and deliver in-house training programs on quality systems, SOPs, good documentation practices, and product quality requirements.
• Ensure operational staff are adequately trained and competent in quality and compliance standards and maintain training records.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends for improvement opportunities, and lead or support quality improvement projects.
• Provide regular QA performance reports to management and recommend improvement initiatives.

Could This Be You?

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented professional with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, capable of driving quality excellence and fostering a safe and productive work environment. We're looking for someone with:

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Chemistry or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of QA experience, preferably in chemistry manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience in managing ISO 17025 accredited laboratories.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems.
• Experience in leading audits and managing customer complaints.
• Proficiency in documentation, training, and quality control processes.
• Experience in the chemical industry.
• Good communication skills to interact with all levels.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and training ability.
• Attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Customer and compliance-oriented mindset

If you’re naturally curious and enjoy tackling a variety of tasks while continuously learning new things, you’ll fit right in. You should be comfortable working autonomously yet also enjoy being a part of a wider, collaborative team.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Competitive Compensation & Incentives: This includes annual salary reviews, opportunities for bonuses/incentive plans.
• Health & Well-being: We prioritize the safety, health, and well-being of our people and the community. Our benefits include comprehensive medical coverage for yourself and your immediate dependents. Annual medical check-ups are also provided by the company.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a five-day working week, public holidays as gazette by the government, and various leave entitlements (e.g., annual, parental, compassionate, medical), and flexible work arrangements where appropriate.
• Career Development: We encourage you to “own your growth” and “stay curious”, providing opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career progression within a dynamic agricultural industry. This includes support for exploring new ideas, getting creative, and being heard.

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.

Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of Nufarm!