Senior QA Executive

atas distribution pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATAS DISTRIBUTION PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to manage food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance across production operations.

The role involves developing FSMS (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000), conducting internal/external audits, CAPA, and leading staff training to ensure product safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, or equivalent.
• Experience in audits, CAPA, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve FSMS incl. HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000.
• Ensure operations comply with food safety policies and standards.
• Review SOPs, hygiene procedures, CCP records, and QA docs.
• Oversee production hygiene, sanitation, and process control.
• Lead internal/external audits and prepare CAPA plans.
• Investigate complaints and non-conformances; implement fixes.
• Maintain QA records, traceability, and reporting.
• Coordinate with labs for product testing and verification.
• Train staff on GMP, hygiene, and food safety practices.
• Support cross-functional teams to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems experience

Documentation & record keeping

Root cause analysis

Education

Diploma or Degree in Food Science/Technology/QA

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Food Safety & Quality Management System

   Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) including HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, SFA regulatory requirements, and internal quality procedures.

   Ensure all food manufacturing operations comply with company food safety policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.

   Review and update SOPs, work instructions, hygiene procedures, CCP records, and quality documentation regularly.

2. Production & Operational Oversight

   Work closely with Production team to ensure daily operations comply with food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements.

   Perform routine production floor inspections to ensure proper housekeeping, hygiene practices, operational discipline, and process control.

   Hands‑on understanding and operation of food processing and packaging machinery to ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, maintenance awareness, and operational compliance.

   Monitor production processes including thawing, marination, mincing, packing, labeling, metal detection, temperature control, storage, and dispatch operations.

   Assist production team in troubleshooting process deviations, hygiene issues, and operational non‑conformities.

3. Hygiene, Sanitation & Cleaning Management

   Oversee and verify cleaning and sanitation procedures for processing equipment, utensils, production rooms, chillers, freezers, and common areas.

   Ensure proper implementation of cleaning schedules, chemical usage, sanitation verification, and pest control programs.

   Conduct pre‑operation and post‑cleaning inspections to ensure production readiness and hygiene compliance.

   Educate and enforce proper personal hygiene and food handling practices among all staff.

4. Audits, Compliance & Inspections

   Conduct internal audits, GMP inspections, glass & brittle plastic inspections, hygiene inspections, and process verification checks.

   Coordinate and support external audits and inspections by customers, certification bodies, SFA, and other regulatory authorities.

   Prepare corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) and follow up on audit findings until closure.

   Ensure traceability systems and mock recall exercises are properly maintained and executed annually.

5. Quality Assurance & Complaint Investigation

   Investigate customer complaints, product non‑conformance, foreign matter cases, and food safety incidents.

   Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

   Monitor product quality consistency, sensory evaluation, raw material acceptance, and finished product specifications.

   Liaise with suppliers, production personnel, and management regarding quality-related matters.

6. Documentation & Record Management

   Maintain accurate QA records including CCP monitoring logs, temperature records, production checklists, sanitation records, calibration records, batch manufacturing records, and traceability documentation.

   Ensure proper filing, retention, and updating of all QA‑related documents and reports.

   Prepare QA reports, trend analysis, and quality performance summaries for management review.

7. Laboratory & Product Verification

   Coordinate with external laboratories for microbiological, shelf‑life, environmental swab, and product testing.

   Conduct daily physical, chemical, and sensory evaluations on raw materials and finished products.

   Monitor product specifications, labeling accuracy, allergen controls, and packaging integrity.

8. Training & Staff Development

   Conduct orientation and refresher training for production staff on GMP, food hygiene, SOPs, HACCP awareness, cleaning procedures, and workplace safety.

   Guide and supervise production personnel to ensure proper operational and hygiene practices are consistently followed.

   Assist management in evaluating production staff competency, discipline, hygiene awareness, and work performance.

   Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new production staff.

9. Cross‑Functional Support

   Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Management teams to improve operational efficiency and food safety standards.

   Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce wastage, contamination risks, customer complaints, and operational errors.

   Assist management in implementing new processes, products, equipment validation, and factory improvement projects.

10. Other Duties

    Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by Management.

Typical Requirements

Education

Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, or related field.

Experience

Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in food manufacturing, central kitchen, meat processing, seafood processing, or related food industry environment.

Experience in HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, BRC, or FSSC food safety systems preferred.

Hands‑on operational experience in production environments is highly advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of: HACCP & CCP mon