Job Description
The QA Assistant Manager will assist the QA Manager in ensuring the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of all dairy products. This role involves overseeing QA/QC operations, supporting audits, maintaining documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Location: Selama, Perak
Industry: Food & Beverage / Dairy Manufacturing
Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Assist in developing and implementing the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 22000, HACCP, FHM, and Halal requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all local and international food safety regulations.
- Conduct internal audits and support third-party and regulatory inspections (e.g. MOH, DVS, JAKIM).
- Maintain effective traceability systems throughout the production and supply chain.
- Serve as the Food Safety Team Leader and Halal Executive for the Taiping Branch.
Process & Product Control
- Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and support HACCP system implementation.
- Evaluate quality of raw milk, process parameters, packaging, and finished products.
- Supervise microbiological and chemical testing in the QA lab.
- Collaborate with production to resolve non-conformities and implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain and update QA-related documentation (SOPs, specifications, records, etc.).
- Analyze QA data and prepare reports for senior management.
- Support product recall and withdrawal procedures.
Training & Team Supervision
- Train and mentor QA/QC team members on quality and food safety standards.
- Conduct refresher training on hygiene, food safety, and GMP.
- Supervise QA/QC Executives and Assistants, ensuring effective lab and floor operations.
Continuous Improvement
- Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to QA/QC systems, equipment, and workflows.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or equivalent.
- Minimum 4 years experience in food manufacturing, preferably in QA or food safety roles.
- Strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000) and Halal assurance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia (verbal and written).
