Food Science jobs in Malaysia

Location: Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Company: Nestlé Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd

Permanent – Full Time

Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific Discipline (e.g. Food Technology, Chemistry, Food Science, Mathematics, etc.).

2-3 years of experience

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.

• Guides and supports the implementation of the Nestle Quality System in the plant in collaboration with the other departments.
• Need to validate and verifies that QMS, HACCP, and all other SOP’s are effectively implemented. Also, help in assisting the plant to maintain a high hygiene standard at all times.
• Follow the prescribe guidelines that QA Executive establishes and reviews all quality control checks in the conversion of raw materials to Finished Goods.
• Responsible to validate and verify that all quality checks are properly executed.
• Ensures that all manufacturing materials and finished products meet the prescribed specifications before release by close monitoring of results and advising on the corrective action to be taken in case of deviations.
• Following prescribed guidelines the QA Executive establishes, implements and reviews all quality control checks for raw/ packing materials on arrival, and are responsible to ensure that all checks are properly executed.
• Able to anticipate, trouble‑shoot and resolve quality deviations in collaboration with the suppliers and the QA Manager.
• Ensure to arrange for re‑sampling and re‑evaluation when there are slow moving materials or aging stocks identified by Resource Unit or Production teams (WIP material). Feedback results obtained to Resource Unit Manager and QA Manager.
• Participates in vendor assessment program.
• Establishes in collaborations with the QA Manager, the training need for QAAs and operators of various sections, on topics such as Nestle Quality System (NQS), net weight control, sensory evaluation, alternative method, quality checks, hygiene training etc.
• Control the analytic costs by following prescribe guidelines. Also, continuously seeks opportunities on cost savings without impacting quality of products.
• Trains personnel and observes Good Laboratory Practices. Sets up and maintains comprehensive ICP.
• Ensures safe environment in the laboratory by proper storage and handling of chemicals and safe laboratory practice.
• Coaches, trains, and motivates the team to achieve KPI targets. Also, maintains good work discipline and established a performance plan for the staff by conduct reviews regularly.
• Leads and guides the team on safety practices and in identifying and resolving potential safety hazards in the line and the laboratory.
• Continuously reviews the Quality system in collaboration with the Production Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Engineering Manager, and the production team in order to improve food safety and competitive quality.
• Support the Management Review of Quality carried out at least annually and involved in the formulation of quality strategies and factory objectives.
• Promotes quality improvement culture in the plant and actively involves in the implementation of C.I. projects.

• Degree in any Scientific Discipline (e.g. Food Technology, Chemistry, Food Science, Mathematics, etc.).
• Minimum 2 to 3 years experiences in Food Manufacturing.