Senior QA Executive (Food Quality System) - Based in Pasir Gudang, Johor

JAC Recruitment; Johor; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client is seeking a Senior QA Executive to drive food quality systems and ensure compliance with international standards throughout production and processing. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining QMS to meet HACCP, GMP, FSCC 22000, BRC, IFS, HALAL requirements and to support a safe, high-quality product.

The successful candidate will lead internal audits, guide cross-functional teams, manage change, and promote food safety awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Applied Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in Quality System Management role in Food Industry.
• Knowledge in HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, BRC, IFS, HALAL etc.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS and HALAL.
• Define, implement, and control QMS processes and required documentation across the organization.
• Ensure effective resource planning and awareness of customer, regulatory and food safety requirements.
• Provide guidance and ensure consistent application of QMS requirements across the organization.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee internal audits and liaise with certification bodies during audits.
• Investigate, correct, and prevent nonconformities, hazards, complaints and audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing quality and performance against objectives.
• Resolve QMS-related issues and maintain QMS integrity during changes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Applied Science, Engineering or equivalent.

Job description

About The Company

Our Client is a well-established company in the Food Manufacturing industry, the organization is hiring for a Senior QA Executive position, specializing in food quality systems, to facilitate the production and processing of food products as per compliance to food safety systems and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS, and HALAL.
• Define, implement, and control QMS processes, including process interaction, criteria, methods, and required documentation across the organization.
• Ensure effective resource planning, internal communication, and organization-wide awareness of customer, regulatory, and food safety requirements.
• Provide guidance and ensure consistent application of QMS requirements throughout the organization, including change management and risk control.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee internal audits and monitoring activities; liaise with external parties and certification bodies during audits.
• Ensure timely investigation, correction, and prevention of nonconformities, hazards, complaints, and audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing quality, product, service, and business performance against objectives and targets.
• Exercise authority to resolve QMS-related issues, call meetings, obtain necessary information, and ensure QMS integrity during operational or system changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Applied Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Quality System Management role in Food Industry.
• Knowledge in HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, BRC, IFS, HALAL etc.

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