Quality Assurance Executive

Awfully Chocolate Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Singapore is seeking a Quality Assurance Executive to monitor quality performance, conduct audits, and manage ISO documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and be familiar with ISO22000 standards. Responsibilities include leading quality systems, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, making this a great opportunity for new talent.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome; relevant experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO22000 and Food Safety Management Standards is required.
• Candidate should excel in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of quality systems for production processes.
• Conduct ISO audits and maintain company licenses.
• Perform raw material checks and equipment calibration.
• Inspections on cleanliness and staff hygiene practices.
• Monitor pest activities and collaborate with pest control.

Skills

Familiar with ISO22000

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Executive your role focuses on monitoring quality performance, conducting audits, managing documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads implementation of quality systems to adhere to product specifications, SOPs set for Production Processes and ISO22000 standards.
• Handles ISO documentation, ISO audits, external audits, customer audits and SFA audits, including liaising with external auditors and SFA officers.
• Ensures company’s ISO 22000 and SFA central kitchen license are maintained continuously
• Undertakes the full spectrum of Quality Assurance function, including but not limited to:
  • Raw material checks
  • Critical control points check
  • Final product verification
  • Calibration of equipment and thermometers
  • Ensure the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.
  • Proper maintenance of supplier records and ensure that suppliers adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety and product quality standards and documenting such records where necessary.
  • Monitor and handle pest activities and ensure good hygiene practice in production facility; liaise with pest control contractor to conduct monthly checks and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Dealing with customer feedback investigations or product quality/safety issues by liaising and cooperating with interdepartmental colleagues and rectifying issues with the production and/ or logistics team.
• Daily inspections on cleanliness of production facility, condition of equipment, finished products, staff hygiene practices within production facilities to ensure compliance with Process Specifications or Food Safety Management System.
• Works with the head of production and team leads to ensure production flow and processes comply with existing food safety and hygiene standards.
• Plans and conducts internal food safety management audits periodically, and provides strategic advice and support to the production team in filling up the audit gaps.
• Conducts regular shelf life tests and sensory analysis of new and existing products.
• Responsible for proper information on product labels internally and externally for end consumers.
• Preparation of samples for microbial testing, regular shelf life testing and sensory analysis of new and existing products.
• Plays an active role in product development and contributes food science knowledge in troubleshooting issues in its early development stage, achieving a longer product shelf life and/ or in general achieving a better product all-round.
• Other duties and tasks assigned by the management of the company

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in any Food Science / Food Technology Related Field of Study;
• Fresh graduates are welcome! Applicants with previous relevant working experience in the related field will have an advantage;
• Team player in an SME Food Production setting;
• Familiar with ISO22000, SFA regulations and Food Safety Management Standards.