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Senior Quality Assurance Executive (Food)

muji malaysia sdn bhd
3-5 Years
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Factory & Process Auditing

  • Plan, schedule, and execute comprehensive on-site factory audits (covering quality management systems, manufacturing capabilities, and worker safety conditions).
  • Evaluate production lines, machine calibration, storage conditions, and material handling workflows to identify process vulnerabilities.
  • Assess supplier compliance with international and local quality frameworks [e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GMP].

Product Auditing & Inspection

  • Conduct strict product audits at various stages: Raw materials (IQC), Inprocess (IPQC), and Finished goods (FQC).
  • Verify products against technical drawings, standard operating procedures (SOPs), golden samples, and spec sheets.
  • Perform or oversee physical testing [e.g., stress tests, functional tests, packaging drop tests, dimensional checks].

Defect Management & Supplier CAPA

  • Document, categorize, and report all product non-conformances and factory audit failures.
  • Issue formal Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) requests to suppliers or production teams.
  • Follow up rigorously on CAPA implementation, validating that root causes of defects have been permanently resolved.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Compile detailed factory audit scores and product inspection reports for management review.
  • Track supplier performance metrics (defect rates, audit pass rates) and lead regular quality review meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline factory workflows to reduce waste and lower defect rates.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related science discipline.
  • Strong familiarity with local food regulations governed by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) Food Safety and Quality Division.
  • Has prior training or certification in food safety management systems is highly preferred.
  • Practical knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and ISO 22000.
  • Understanding of the Halal Assurance System (HAS) and guidelines set by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is an added advantage.
  • Attention to detail with observational skills to spot packaging defects, labelling errors, or batch inconsistencies on fast-moving production lines.
  • Experience: 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality assurance, with a heavy focus on factory auditing and product inspection.
  • Outstation Travel: Willingness and ability to travel frequently for outstation factory visits.

More Info

Job Type:
Permanent Job
Industry:
Other
Function:
Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Employment Type:
Full time

Job ID: 151370329

Last Updated: 19-07-2026 07:07:34 PM
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