Company Overview
A company in the food ingredients (oleochemical) and process manufacturing industry is hiring for a Quality Management Manager position. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to lead a well-established quality function, drive compliance initiatives, strengthen laboratory governance, and support continuous improvement across operations. The role offers a high level of responsibility in managing quality systems, audits, regulatory compliance, and product quality assurance within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Quality Management team through effective manpower planning, competency development, performance management, and succession planning.
- Oversee and continuously improve quality management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, Halal, Kosher, RSPO, FSSC 22000, and other applicable standards.
- Manage laboratory operations by establishing work standards, promoting good laboratory practices, and ensuring reliable testing activities.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and reduce recurrence of non-conformances.
- Review and approve quality control results, product testing outcomes, inspections, and product release decisions to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Lead internal, external, and customer audits, ensuring audit readiness and timely closure of audit findings.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality performance, laboratory efficiency, operational reliability, and overall system effectiveness.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Applied Science, or a related discipline.
- 5-10 years of department-level leadership experience in quality field in food / oleochemical industry.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality control, laboratory testing, audit management, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience managing quality teams, including supervisors, executives, officers, analysts, and technicians.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a structured, disciplined, and quality-focused approach.
Interested candidates are welcomed to apply online.
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