QA Executive

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Develop and implement quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards specific to the food industry.
-Establish quality goals and objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
-Prepare and maintain quality assurance plans and schedules.
-Conduct regular inspections and audits of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
-Identify defects, deviations, and non-compliance issues, and implement corrective actions.
-Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
-Develop and execute test plans, including sensory, microbiological, chemical, and physical tests.
-Perform routine testing to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with specifications.
-Document and report testing results, defects, and issues, and follow up on corrective actions.
-Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
-Maintain and update quality documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), HACCP plans, and quality manuals.
-Prepare reports and documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
-Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
-Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance product quality and safety.
-Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
-Evaluate and monitor supplier quality and performance.
-Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
-Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve product quality.
-Provide training and support to employees on quality assurance processes and best practices.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality-related issues.
-Serve as a liaison between the QA department and other departments, including production, R&D, and procurement.

REQUIREMENTS:
-Possess minimum Degree in Food Science & Technology
-2-3 years relevant working experience in the related field in food manufacturing environment, preferably in the areas of sourcing and vendor management
-Trained on the requirements of the HACCP, GMP, and other food safety system, ISO 9001 Standard, if preferred
-Possess positive attitude, self-motivated and self-discipline
-Ability to work within deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to analyze data and create and review processes
-Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
-Able to work independently and work under pressure
-Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia