Senior QA cum R&D Executive
Job Specification
Overall responsible for the QA/QC and R&D functions
To lead and ensure a productive and high-performance QA and R&D work environment
To provide effective and efficient technical support services to support the company’s business growth and operations.
To develop and revise the quality assurance framework for the company and to modify and improve the existing production standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), when necessary.
To collaborate with all departments, customer, suppliers and government regulatory bodies to ensure that quality is a high priority in the company.
To drive projects and processes to ensure compliance with the various food safety and hygiene standards and requirements.
To lead and report on quality audits, identify and resolve problems highlighted in yield reports.
Ensure that all food safety, quality related and non-compliance issues are investigated and that corrective measures are implemented and adhered to.
Oversee of GMP and food safety training for Production personnel.
To be involved in the feasibility study for setting-up overseas factories.
To perform new product development from ingredient sourcing, laboratory and kitchen trials to commercialization, focusing especially in sauces.
To conduct continual improvement of existing product.
To conduct sensory evaluation and approval of new and/or alternative raw materials.
To prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs.
Collaborate with the Marketing department to understand the customers’ needs and requirements and to also assist in troubleshooting customers’ technical issues (when necessary).
To conduct product stability and shelf-life studies of new products.
Liaison with China customers and distributors to support China market.
Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management.