Quality & Innovation - Assistant Manager

Food Valley Sdn. Bhd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Manager for Quality & Innovation. The role involves ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems and leading R&D for new product development. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Food Technology or Engineering, with at least 5 years of FMCG experience. This position offers a chance to innovate and drive quality improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FMCG industry, preferably in Quality Management.
• Experience in Product Development Project Management is essential.
• Strong project management and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and regulatory standards.
• Lead R&D team to develop new products aligning with strategic goals.
• Drive continuous improvement for Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Flexibility

Agility

Education

Degree in Food Technology or Engineering

Job description

Quality & Innovation - Assistant Manager

Uphold integrity of our Quality Management Systems (Food Safety and Quality, Halal) by ensuring they are being implemented and complied to at all times;

Ensuring that all processes meet regulatory and other national or international standards;

Continuously identify opportunities for improvements for our Quality Management Systems, drive the implementation and monitor the performance;

Ensuring timely renewal and certification of all products and Quality Management Systems;

Leads innovation effort and promote innovation capabilities within the company;

Lead the R&D team to develop new products and solutions that align with company’s strategic goals. Oversee and coordinate innovation activities and projects from ideation to launch, managing timeline and budgets to ensure delivery on-time and within budget;

Nurturing a culture of innovation and creativity among staff and stakeholders;

Collaborate with internal and external parties, monitoring and evaluating performance continuously

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Technology or Engineering
• Experience in Quality Management and Product Development Project Management is Essential. At least five (5) years’ experience in FMCG industry. Assistant Manager or Senior Executives looking to move up career ladder are welcome to apply
• Disciplined, Flexible and Agile
• Strategic and visionary thinking
• Good project management and communication skills

Company Overview

Food Valley Sdn Bhd was established in 2001 specialising in manufacturing of frozen pastries. All products are certified with ‘Halal’ certification and it is consistent with the Government’s effort to promote Malaysia as a leading international producer of ‘Halal’ products. We are also ISO 22000:2018 accredited since January 2021. Presently, our products are marketed not only in Malaysia but also in countries such as the United States, Europe, UK, Middle East, U.A.E, and India. The pastries are distributed widely throughout leading Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Wholesalers, Distributors, and caterers in Malaysia.