QA Manager

HYT Food Industries Sdn Bhd is an established food manufacturer specialising in bakery and confectionery products for local and international markets. We are committed to quality, food safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

We are hiring an experienced QA Manager to lead our quality and food safety operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, local regulations, customer requirements, and internal specifications.
• Review and approve quality plans, ITPs, SOPs, work instructions, and related documents.
• Lead, supervise, and coach the QA/QC team.
• Plan and coordinate inspections, sampling, and testing for raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Oversee material approvals, laboratory testing, and final product release.
• Manage non-conformances and customer complaints, including root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Plan and conduct internal audits; coordinate external audits by customers, certification bodies, and authorities.
• Monitor key quality and food safety KPIs and prepare reports for senior management.
• Ensure proper control and retention of quality and food safety records.
• Provide technical guidance and training on quality and food safety requirements.
• Support new product development and process changes from a quality and food safety perspective.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects, rework, waste, and quality-related costs.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven QA/QC experience in food manufacturing or similar process industry.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001.
• Hands-on experience with Halal, HACCP, FSSC, BRC or similar schemes.
• Experience planning and conducting internal and external audits.
• Strong root cause analysis, problem-solving, and CAPA implementation skills.
• Good leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, well organised, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Ownership of the company-wide quality and food safety agenda.
• Exposure to local and international standards and customers.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Career growth opportunities as the company expands.
• Competitive salary and benefits (to be discussed during interview).