QA Engineer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Maintaining the implementation of Quality Management System (QMS):

1. • Maintain the implementation of Quality Management System and Food Safety Management System throughout the factory.
   • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, Group Quality procedures, and customer requirements.
   • Support internal and external audits (e.g., GMP, ISO, Halal), coordinate with relevant departments on Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and ensure complete documentation of all corrective and preventive actions.
   • Conduct supplier (new and existing) and RDC audits according to the annual audit plan and coordinate with relevant functions to ensure timely completion of CAPA.
   • Develop, review, maintain, and control all QMS documentation to ensure its accuracy, validity, and compliance with applicable standards.
   • Ensure all QMS-related changes are effectively communicated and implemented across relevant cross-functional teams.

2. Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet defined quality standard:

2. • Implement, monitor, and ensure compliance of Group Quality policies, guidelines, systems and best practices.
   • Verify the effectiveness of GMP, CCP, OPRP, and other critical process parameters through routine audits.
   • Manage and verify product traceability throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with QFS standards.

3. Drive continuous improvement and risk management initiatives to enhance product quality performance:

3. • Monitor quality KPI’s, identify the trends, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
   • Support the validation and implementation of process improvement initiatives by assessing their effectiveness, mitigating quality risks, and ensuring compliance with quality and food safety requirements.
   • Perform risk assessments for products, processes, and other changes, and implement mitigation plans to minimize QFS risk.
   • Investigate for critical and major non-conformities, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate the implementation of appropriate CAPA.

4. Ensure compliance with standards and requirements:

4. • Monitor supplier performance, manage supplier CAPA, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
   • Collaborate with relevant functions to investigate consumer and customer complaints.

5. Drive strong employee engagement to strengthen the quality and food safety culture:

5. • Conduct regular refreshment training to reinforce Quality Standard, GMP, Personal Hygiene, and Food Safety requirements.
   • Conduct a minimum of two employee engagement activities annually with participation from all relevant functions, including shop floor personnel
   • Encourage employees to report quality issues and identify improvement opportunities through the QBO platform.

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, a degree in Food Technology or or Industrial Technology is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Certified in FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Quality Management System, Food Safety Systems, Personal Hygiene, HACCP/Food Safety, GMP, Halal Requirements, Environmental Impact & Pollution Control, 5S, Quality Systems, Allergen Management, and Safety Systems.
• Good command of English is an advantage.
• Good understanding of local regulation and relevant international standards.