Quality Control jobs in Malaysia

Summary:
Conduct testing, verify and validate quality of product produced in the Malaysia plant. This includes participating in cross-departmental teams (Production, Engineering, etc.) in the plant with respect to complex QRC issues (e.g. regulatory changes, product recalls, etc.). Provides support to the manufacturing operations and conducts audits of internal QA programs and related documentation for the Malaysia plant. This includes responsibility for verifying compliance with procedures pertaining to product safety/quality. This person must keep current in food safety, quality regulations, policies, and issues; and provide guidance and support to project activities in the plant.

Responsibilities:

Summary of major duties:

1. Verify production activities to meet quality/safety specifications and regulatory standards. Work with plant personnel to ensure that food processing equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized to meet GMP, Food Safety, and allergen requirements. Validate quality processes by ensuring product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
2. Control production processes and ensure compliance with the laid down specifications.
3. Assist Sr. QRC Technician & IPQC Specialist in authorizing the release of in-process and outgoing products.
4. Recommend the quarantining of nonconforming products.
5. Carry out testing on work processes and record all in-process checksheet work carried out as set by Senior QRC members to achieve set objectives.
6. Assist IPQC Specialist in handling customer complaints professionally. Ensure product complaints and product rejects are properly managed and responses are given in a timely manner.
7. Assist IPQC Specialist in performing tasks requested on product/process improvement and forward them to the respective party for further action.
8. Participate in 5S, Lean & EHS projects/programs as required – simplification, optimization & continuous improvement. Monitor and ensure housekeeping and EHS compliance in the lab/workplace.
9. Lead the shift and update the daily production report and issues to the IPQC Specialist.
10. Participate in any other projects/tasks undertaken by the Company from time to time.
11. Assist IPQC Specialist & Sr. QRC Technician when needed and necessary.
12. Maintain and improve product quality by completing testing on work processes and recording all in-process checksheet work. This person must also have knowledge of Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) for sampling plans that apply for in-process quality checks as part of the verification process. Conduct finished goods checks and confirm that the products produced are according to the quality standard and tolerances specification. Able to make decisions and judgments to stop the line if food safety or critical quality issues occur.
13. Identify continuous improvement opportunities and assist in implementation through utilization of PEP program elements such as System Control Plans, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), HACCP, Weight Control, and Consumer Complaint Reduction.

Qualification:

1. Technical Certificate or Diploma in Food Science or related field or equivalent related experience, pest control background.
2. Minimum of 3 years (for Certificate) and 1 year (for Diploma) of related experience. Chocolate/Confectionary plant working environment will be an added advantage.