Section QA Head

Nestlé; Chembong; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Executive to lead a team in ensuring the highest quality standards for food products. This role involves implementing quality control measures, training staff, and managing laboratory operations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food safety. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through food and beverage excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a global organization while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in quality assurance required.
• Strong communication and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure quality control checks for raw and finished goods.
• Design and conduct training sessions for Quality Assurance Assistants.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences

Job description

Location: Chembong, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Company: Nestlé Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd
Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or Food Sciences
7+ years of experience

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Executive to lead a small team of Quality Assurance Assistants to ensure microbiological, chemical, and sensory analytical services for raw, packing, and finished goods for the factory.

A day in the life of...

• Guides and supports the implementation of the Nestle Quality System in the plant in collaboration with other departments.
• Establishes and reviews all quality control checks in the conversion of raw materials to finished goods.
• Implements and reviews all quality control checks for raw and packing materials on arrival to ensure that all checks are properly executed.
• Designs training material and conducts training sessions for QAAs and operators.
• Controls analytical costs and seeks opportunities for cost savings without impacting the quality of products.
• Ensures the correct functioning of the laboratory with proper and adequate equipment.
• Manages people by coaching, training, and motivating the team to achieve KPI targets.
• Continuously reviews the quality system in collaboration with other functions and promotes a quality improvement culture in the plant.

What will make you successful

A minimum of 7 years of experience in quality assurance.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both internally and externally, and escalate issues to the appropriate stakeholders or line manager when necessary.

Proven success in people management and team leadership.

Experience in food manufacturing; experience in a multinational corporation (MNC) is an added advantage.