QA Assistant Manager - #1129743

Quality Assurance Assistant Manager

• Lead and mentor the QA and Food Safety teams.

• Manage the renewal of relevant licenses and certifications (e.g., SFA, Import Licences, FSSC 22000).

• Develop, implement, and maintain Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, and local regulations.

• Create and maintain SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety policies (e.g., Pest Control, Calibration, Cleaning & Sanitation).

• Collaborate with receiving, production, and warehouse teams to establish quality control standards.

• Plan and oversee verification/validation activities (e.g., preventive maintenance, internal audits, lab sampling).

• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints; implement corrective actions and root cause analysis.

• Conduct supplier audits as required.

• Monitor FSMS objectives and report on food safety trends monthly.

• Approve raw materials for R&D use to ensure food safety compliance.

• Conduct yearly Mock Recall Exercises, Internal Audits, and Management Reviews.

• Develop and deliver food safety training programs for production and operations staff.

• Maintain product specifications and Nutrition Information documentation.

• Communicate with customers regarding quality or food safety requirements.

Halal Function

• Lead and guide the Halal team.

• Oversee Halal product registration, license renewals, and amendments in coordination with consultants.

• Implement and maintain a Halal Management System aligned with MUIS HCA standards.

• Create and manage Halal-related policies and SOPs.

• Stay updated on Halal regulations and communicate changes internally and externally.

• Investigate Halal non-conformances and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.

• Approve raw materials for Halal compliance in R&D.

• Deliver Halal awareness and compliance training to staff.

• Manage issuance and updating of Halal Certificates and Questionnaires.

Other General Functions

• Provide technical advice to management regarding food safety and Halal compliance.

• Coordinate and prepare for external audits from regulatory bodies, customers, and certifying bodies.

• Conduct safety audits and trainings to ensure alignment with workplace safety standards (e.g., MOM, NEA).

• Communicate with regulatory bodies (e.g., SFA) regarding facility/layout changes or license-related concerns.

• Manage Business Central system tasks: item approval, stock amendment requests, traceability compliance checks.

• Plan and manage the department’s annual budget.

• Perform additional tasks related to food safety and Halal compliance as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.

• Proven experience in QA management within food manufacturing.

• Solid knowledge of food safety systems (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP).

• Familiarity with Halal Management Systems (HalMQ) is highly preferred.

• Possession of the following certifications is an advantage:

  • FSSC 22000

  • Halal Competency Assessment (HCA)

  • WSQ Food Hygiene Officer Level 3 / Advanced Level 4

• Strong understanding of food safety risk analysis and workplace safety risk assessment.

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.