Company Overview
JR Foods was established in 2001 as a pioneer in cook-chill and cook-freeze ready meals. It operates internationally across manufacturing, institutional and event catering, restaurant operations, and vending machine sales.
Job Summary
Lead and manage the quality assurance team to uphold food safety and quality standards. Drive compliance projects, develop QA frameworks, and collaborate across departments to support business growth and regulatory adherence.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor the QA team to foster a productive, high-performance work environment that meets quality objectives
- Develop and revise the company’s quality assurance framework and update production standards and SOPs to enhance product quality and compliance
- Provide technical support to improve operational efficiency and support business growth initiatives
- Collaborate with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and government regulatory bodies to prioritize and maintain quality standards
- Drive projects ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards including HACCP, ISO 22000, and Halal certification requirements
- Monitor and report on quality audits, analyze yield reports to identify issues, and implement corrective actions to resolve non-compliance and quality problems
- Oversee GMP and food safety training programs for production personnel to maintain high safety and quality standards
- Manage the application and submission process for government grants related to quality initiatives to secure funding support
- Participate in feasibility studies for establishing overseas factories by providing quality assurance insights
- Perform other duties as assigned by management to support organizational goals
Required competencies and certifications
- Diploma in Food Science & Technology or related field
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in the food processing industry
- Proficiency in MS Office applications to support documentation and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to quality assurance contexts for effective issue resolution
- Strong working knowledge of SFA food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, cook-chill/cook-freeze workflows, and MUIS Halal certification requirements (HalMQ)
- Effective communication skills to lead and guide a small team and collaborate with stakeholders
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- ISO 22000/FSSC 22000 certification
- Halal Executive / MUIS Halal certification training
- WSQ Food Safety Course
- HACCP Internal Auditor certification