Quality Assurance Assistant Manager
WHOLESOME CHOICE CONCEPT PTE. LTD.
3 hours ago
Posted date3 hours ago
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Minimum levelN/A
ProductionJob category
ProductionQuality Assurance Assistant Manager
Halal Function
Other General Functions
Requirements:
- Lead and mentor the QA and Food Safety teams.
- Manage the renewal of relevant licenses and certifications (e.g., SFA, Import Licences, FSSC 22000).
- Develop, implement, and maintain Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, and local regulations.
- Create and maintain SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety policies (e.g., Pest Control, Calibration, Cleaning & Sanitation).
- Collaborate with receiving, production, and warehouse teams to establish quality control standards.
- Plan and oversee verification/validation activities (e.g., preventive maintenance, internal audits, lab sampling).
- Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints; implement corrective actions and root cause analysis.
- Conduct supplier audits as required.
- Monitor FSMS objectives and report on food safety trends monthly.
- Approve raw materials for R&D use to ensure food safety compliance.
- Conduct yearly Mock Recall Exercises, Internal Audits, and Management Reviews.
- Develop and deliver food safety training programs for production and operations staff.
- Maintain product specifications and Nutrition Information documentation.
- Communicate with customers regarding quality or food safety requirements.
Halal Function
- Lead and guide the Halal team.
- Oversee Halal product registration, license renewals, and amendments in coordination with consultants.
- Implement and maintain a Halal Management System aligned with MUIS HCA standards.
- Create and manage Halal-related policies and SOPs.
- Stay updated on Halal regulations and communicate changes internally and externally.
- Investigate Halal non-conformances and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
- Approve raw materials for Halal compliance in R&D.
- Deliver Halal awareness and compliance training to staff.
- Manage issuance and updating of Halal Certificates and Questionnaires.
Other General Functions
- Provide technical advice to management regarding food safety and Halal compliance.
- Coordinate and prepare for external audits from regulatory bodies, customers, and certifying bodies.
- Conduct safety audits and trainings to ensure alignment with workplace safety standards (e.g., MOM, NEA).
- Communicate with regulatory bodies (e.g., SFA) regarding facility/layout changes or license-related concerns.
- Manage Business Central system tasks: item approval, stock amendment requests, traceability compliance checks.
- Plan and manage the department's annual budget.
- Perform additional tasks related to food safety and Halal compliance as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
- Proven experience in QA management within food manufacturing.
- Solid knowledge of food safety systems (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP).
- Familiarity with Halal Management Systems (HalMQ) is highly preferred.
- Possession of the following certifications is an advantage:
FSSC 22000
Halal Competency Assessment (HCA)
WSQ Food Hygiene Officer Level 3 / Advanced Level 4 - Strong understanding of food safety risk analysis and workplace safety risk assessment.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.
JOB SUMMARY
Quality Assurance Assistant Manager
WHOLESOME CHOICE CONCEPT PTE. LTD.
Singapore
3 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Quality Assurance Assistant Manager