Lead the development and implementation of the organization's quality system strategy, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and certifications. You will oversee operational processes, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement in quality assurance and control. Your role will also involve hands-on activities, including mock recalls, product labelling compliance, sampling, and supplier audits, to ensure product safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement food safety management system in compliance with SFA licensing conditions, HACCP, ISO 22000, Halal, and other relevant standards
- Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations for both importation and exportation
- Oversee quality control (QC) processes, including sampling, testing, and record-keeping
- Review and ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with industry regulations and company policies
- Lead internal and external audits, manage certification processes, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations
- Lead mock recall exercises to evaluate and improve the organization's recall readiness and traceability systems
- Ensure product labelling meets customer specifications and regulatory requirements, including allergen declarations, and country-specific labelling laws
- Develop and implement effective sampling for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
- Provide hands-on training and guidance to food safety team members on food safety management system and standards
- Investigate and resolve non-compliance issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Analyse data, test results, customer feedback, and audit reports to drive continuous improvement
- Liaise with local and other countries' authorities for importation and exportation issues
Job Requirements:
- Education: Degree in Food Science & Technology or a related discipline
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry with proven expertise in HACCP, ISO 22000, and quality management system
- Certifications: Internal Auditor certification preferred
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hazard analysis
- Experience in auditing, documentation control, and technical report writing
- Hands-on approach to quality control and sampling methodologies
- Experience in conducting mock recalls and product traceability exercises
- Knowledge of food labelling regulations and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in sampling techniques, mock recall execution, and product labelling compliance
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with suppliers
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Job Highlights
- Working Hours: Mon to Fri 7.30 am to 4.45 pm, alternate Sat 7.30 am to 11.45 pm (5.5 days)
- Great learning development opportunities.
- Work-life balance and positive/friendly working environment.
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)
