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QA Executive (Food Safety & Quality System) Jobs in Batu Pahat, Johore, Malaysia at Desa Southern Food Products Sdn Bhd
Title: QA Executive (Food Safety & Quality System)
Company: Desa Southern Food Products Sdn Bhd
Location: Batu Pahat, Johore, Malaysia
We’re Hiring | QA Executive
Location: Batu Pahat, Johor.
At Desa Southern Food Products Sdn. Bhd., quality and food safety are at the heart of everything we do. As an established Malaysian food manufacturer specialising in preserved fruits, nuts, and beverage products, we are committed to delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
We are looking for a QA Executive who is passionate about food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement to join our growing team.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
As our QA Executive, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and strengthening our Food Safety Management System by:
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
- Review and verify quality records, product specifications, and regulatory documentation.
- Ensure product artwork complies with food labelling regulations, customer requirements, and export standards.
- Prepare quality-related documentation to support internal departments and customers.
Food Safety & Quality Systems
- Maintain and improve HACCP plans, SOPs, work instructions, and quality documentation.
- Monitor quality trends, analytical results, and product hold status.
- Support compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, and other food safety requirements.
Audit & Continuous Improvement
- Participate in supplier, internal, customer, and certification audits.
- Prepare audit documentation and coordinate corrective action plans.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen food safety and quality performance.
Customer Complaint & Non-Conformance Management
- Investigate customer complaints and coordinate root cause analysis.
- Issue and monitor Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and follow up until effective closure.
Food Safety Activities
- Coordinate mock recall exercises, CCP verification activities, and food safety training.
- Support cross-functional teams in promoting food safety awareness across the organisation.
Leadership & Team Development
- Coach and guide QA team members on quality and food safety practices.
- Support competency development and contribute to building a strong quality culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- Experience in Quality Assurance within the food manufacturing industry.
- Good understanding of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, Halal, and food safety regulations.
- Experience in internal audits, customer complaint handling, and quality documentation is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Why Join Desa Southern Food Products?
✔ Be part of an established Malaysian food manufacturer with 40 years of industry experience.
✔ Gain hands-on exposure to internationally recognised food safety systems, including FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and Halal.
✔ Work closely with Production, R&D, Purchasing, and Sales to make a real impact on product quality and food safety.
✔ Grow your career in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.
Interested? Apply via LinkedIn or email your CV to [email protected]
