QA Manager

jr foods pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Foods Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance professional to oversee the QA function, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. You will lead a small QA team, refine production standards and SOPs, and work cross-functionally to support growth.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on auditing expertise, and collaboration with regulatory bodies to maintain high-quality, safe food products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the food processing industry.
• Certified Food Safety & Quality Auditor or Lead Auditor ISO 22000/FSSC 22000 or WSQ Food Safety Course Level 3/4.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the QA team to a high-performance work environment.
• Develop and revise the QA framework, standards, and SOPs.
• Provide technical support to enable growth and operations.
• Collaborate with departments, customers, suppliers, and regulators on quality standards.
• Drive compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, and Halal requirements.
• Lead quality audits and analyze yields to improve product quality.
• Investigate quality/non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee GMP and food safety training for production staff.
• Manage government grant applications to support growth.
• Support feasibility studies for overseas factory expansions.
• Perform other duties to support company objectives.

Skills

QA leadership

Quality assurance

Food safety

Auditing

Team management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science & Technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

JR Foods was established in 2001 as a pioneer in manufacturing cook-chill and cook-freeze ready-to-serve meals. It operates internationally across manufacturing, institutional and event catering, restaurant operations, and vending machine sales.

Job Summary

Lead the quality assurance function to ensure compliance with food safety standards, drive continuous improvement, and support business growth through effective team leadership and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the QA team to foster a productive, high-performance work environment that drives quality excellence
• Develop and revise the quality assurance framework, updating production standards and SOPs to enhance operational quality and consistency
• Provide technical support to facilitate business growth and ensure smooth operational processes
• Collaborate with departments, customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to prioritize and maintain rigorous quality standards
• Drive projects and processes to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP, ISO 22000, and Halal implementation
• Lead and report on quality audits, analyze yield reports, and resolve identified issues to improve product quality and operational efficiency
• Investigate food safety, quality, and non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and ensure product integrity
• Oversee GMP and food safety training programs for production personnel to maintain compliance and workforce competency
• Manage the application and submission process for government grants to support company initiatives and growth
• Participate in feasibility studies for establishing overseas factories to support business expansion strategies
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support company objectives and continuous improvement

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science & Technology or related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the food processing industry
• Proven ability to lead, guide, and manage a small team with effective communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Certified Food Safety & Quality Auditor, Lead Auditor certification for ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, or WSQ Food Safety Course Level 3 / Level 4