Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Executive

Butterfield (M) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Penang is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include implementing QA systems, conducting audits, and managing documentation. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Science or related field and has 2-4 years of QA experience in food manufacturing. Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and ability to communicate in Mandarin are essential for engaging with clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years’ QA experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QA systems, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Monitor compliance with food safety, hygiene, GMP, and internal procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, and corrective action follow-ups.
• Manage product quality records, traceability, and non-conformance reports.
• Support training on food safety, hygiene, and quality procedures.
• Investigate quality issues and work with production to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Knowledge of GMP

Knowledge of HACCP

Communication in Mandarin

Education

Diploma / Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management

Job description

Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: QA Manager / Management

Job Purpose

To ensure Butterfield’s products, processes, and documentation comply with food safety, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

What you will be doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Implement and maintain QA systems, SOPs, and quality documentation
• Monitor compliance with food safety, hygiene, GMP, and internal procedures
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, and corrective action follow-ups
• Manage product quality records, traceability, and non-conformance reports
• Coordinate customer, internal, and regulatory audits (including ethical sourcing where applicable)
• Support training on food safety, hygiene, and quality procedures
• Investigate quality issues and work with production to implement corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure proper documentation control and record retention

What do we need from you (Job Requirements)

• Diploma / Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management, or related field
• Minimum 2–4 years’ QA experience in food manufacturing
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality systems
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients