Executive/ Senior Executive, Halal Certification

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis) is seeking an auditor to conduct on-site audits and inspections to ensure Halal certification conditions are met. You will contribute to developing and improving Halal standards, requirements, and audit methodologies, with documentation and reporting to support management review.

The role involves assessing compliance with GMP, HACCP and halal certification processes, providing technical inputs, and working independently to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in food science, chemistry, engineering, audits or related field.
• Professional certification in auditing or quality management preferred.
• Experience in conducting on-site audits and inspections.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, halal standards and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site audits and inspections of facilities and processes to ensure Halal compliance.
• Assess and monitor compliance with Halal standards, schemes and conditions; identify areas for follow-up.
• Provide operational and technical inputs to support development and improvement of Halal certification processes.
• Maintain documentation of audit findings and assist in progress reports and analytics for management.

Skills

On-site audits

Audit techniques

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Tertiary degree in Food Science/QA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What the role is:

The officer will primarily conduct audits and inspections to assess compliance with Halal certification conditions and standards. This role will also provide operational and technical inputs to support the development, implementation, review and continuous improvement of Halal certification standards, requirements and processes.

What you will be working on:

• Conduct on-site audits and inspections of facilities and processes to ensure compliance with Halal certification conditions and standards.
• Assess and monitor compliance with existing and newly implemented Halal standards, schemes and conditions, and identify areas requiring follow-up or improvement.
• Provide operational and technical inputs from audits and inspections to support the development, implementation, review and continuous improvement of Halal certification conditions, requirements, processes and audit methodologies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of audit findings and assist in generating progress reports and analytics on compliance trends for management review and process improvement.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Auditing or related field; professional certification in auditing or quality management preferred.
• At least 1 – 2 years of experience in quality assurance or auditing, with demonstrated expertise in conducting on-site audits and inspections.
• Good knowledge of food safety, quality management and halal certification requirements, with familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), halal standards and certificationprocesses, and other relevant industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with proficiency in audit techniques, report writing and Microsoft Office suite.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to undertake regular on-site audits and inspections at applicants' premises.

Successful candidate will be appointed on a contract basis.

About Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, was established as a statutory body in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA, Muis is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore.Muis is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). It seeks to develop a Muslim community with strong Islamic credentials that thrives in the contemporary world, and is an active partner in nation-building. At Muis, we strive to fulfil the values of compassion and inclusiveness. We design and deliver programmes which are targeted to create a community that is a blessing and inspirational to all.