Supplier QA Senior Executive [Food]

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry is seeking a Supplier QA Senior Executive based in Selangor. The role involves quality control oversight for finished products, managing supplier quality issues, and leading audits. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science or related fields with at least 5 years of experience in food manufacturing and proven quality assurance management skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to supplier quality improvements within a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing quality assurance systems, including GMP, ISO, and HACCP.
• Certified Lead Auditor is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality control oversight for finished product release.
• Verify QA Assistant data entry activities and ensure accuracy.
• Manage acceptance and rejection decisions for incoming materials.
• Lead supplier audit and compliance programs.
• Drive supplier quality improvement by managing non-conformances.

Skills

Quality assurance management

Food safety systems

Internal and external audits

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Engineering

Job description

We are currently looking for a Supplier QA Senior Executive for a leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry for their expansion. This company has a legacy of more than 100 years in the world. This position requires your urgent attention.

• Based in Selangor
• Reporting to: Supplier QA Manager

the job

• Provided quality control oversight for finished product release, on-hold decisions, and coordination of supplier quality issues.
• Verified QA Assistant data entry activities, ensuring accuracy, risk-based evaluation, and evidence-driven release or rejection decisions.
• Performed and supported incoming inspections of supplier materials and products against defined specifications, including backup coverage when required.
• Managed acceptance and rejection decisions for incoming materials, ensuring timely documentation updates and supplier communication.
• Led supplier audit and compliance programs, including audit planning, execution, CAPA tracking to closure, and monthly performance trending.
• Acted as QA lead for new supplier and product qualification, reviewing supplier documentation, risk assessments, validation data, and onboarding processes.
• Drove supplier quality improvement by managing non-conformances, preparing performance reports, and collaborating cross-functionally to strengthen supplier compliance and capability.

the experience

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing quality assurance and food safety systems in a manufacturing environment, including GMP, ISO, and HACCP.
• Hands‑on experience conducting internal and external audits; certified Lead Auditor is an added advantage.