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Skills: QA/QC Leadership, FSSC 22000, HACCP, Halal Certification, Kosher Certification
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Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia • On-site
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Establish and lead the QA/QC function for a new food ingredient manufacturing facility, including developing quality systems and obtaining food safety certifications. Oversee laboratory operations, manage the QA/QC team, and ensure compliance with Malaysian and international food regulations.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field with 10-15 years of experience in food manufacturing quality, including 3-5 years in management. Mandatory experience in greenfield start-ups and obtaining first-time FSSC 22000 certification is required.
Position Summary
Agro Snow Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced and hands-on QA/QC leader to establish and lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control function for our new food ingredient manufacturing facility. This role is critical in supporting the start-up and commissioning phase of the plant by developing quality systems from the ground up, obtaining food safety certifications, building the QA/QC team, and ensuring readiness for commercial operations.
The ideal candidate must have proven experience in a greenfield/start-up food manufacturing environment, preferably within food ingredients, dairy ingredients, plant protein, or spray drying operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the establishment of the QA/QC department for a new food manufacturing facility.
Develop and implement QA/QC strategies, policies, SOPs, specifications, forms, and documentation from scratch.
Support plant commissioning, equipment qualification, trial runs, and commercial start-up activities.
Establish laboratory operations, testing programs, and analytical procedures.
Develop quality standards and specifications for raw materials, packaging materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Build, recruit, train, and lead the QA/QC team.
Lead the initial implementation and certification of:
FSSC 22000
Halal
Kosher
Act as the Food Safety Team Leader.
Prepare the facility for first-time customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
Maintain documentation and compliance requirements throughout the start-up phase.
Establish incoming, in-process, and finished product inspection programs.
Oversee laboratory testing activities including microbiological and physicochemical analyses.
Ensure implementation and verification of CCPs, OPRPs, and food safety controls.
Lead investigations involving non-conformances, deviations, customer complaints, and CAPA activities.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive actions.
Coordinate and lead internal, supplier, customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
Liaise with certification bodies, government authorities, customers, and external laboratories.
Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian and international food regulations.
Lead and mentor a QA/QC team comprising QA Executives, Food Safety personnel, and Laboratory Technicians.
Monitor departmental KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams.
Promote a strong quality and food safety culture across the organisation.
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
Master's degree will be an added advantage.
Minimum 10–15 years of experience in food manufacturing quality functions.
Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role leading QA/QC teams.
Proven involvement in at least one greenfield/start-up food manufacturing project.
Hands-on experience establishing QA systems and documentation from the beginning.
Experience obtaining first-time FSSC 22000 certification is mandatory.
Experience in Halal and Kosher certification implementation is highly preferred.
Prior experience in food ingredients, dairy ingredients, plant protein, spray drying, or related sectors will be a strong advantage.
FSSC 22000
Halal Certification
Kosher Certification
Internal & External Auditing
CAPA and Root Cause Analysis
Laboratory Management
Food Safety Team Leadership
Supplier Quality Management
Customer Complaint Investigation
Risk Assessment and Food Safety Compliance
Must currently hold or have most recently held the position of QA/QC Manager, Senior QA/QC Manager, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience managing a team of at least 3–4 direct reports, including QA personnel and laboratory staff.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment and work independently with minimal supervision.
Food ingredient manufacturing.
Dairy ingredient processing.
Plant protein processing.
Spray drying operations.
Export-oriented manufacturing environments.
Multinational company exposure.
Nourishing A Changing World
Agrocorp is a global agri-commodity company supplying staple foods and specialty crop products such as wheat, pulses, cocoa, coffee, cotton, edible nuts, and rice to leading food manufacturers across the Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Founded and headquartered in Singapore, Agrocorp began trading in 1990 and has grown into a USD 3 billion enterprise, handling more than 30 agri-commodity products across 50 countries. The company is one of the world’s leading traders of pulses and operates processing facilities in Australia, Canada, and the United States, where pulses are transformed into value-added ingredients, including proteins and starches. Agrocorp has expanded into plant-based ingredients and plant-based foods through its brand HerbYvore. In partnership with one of Japan’s largest dairy companies, Agrocorp is also developing a manufacturing facility in Malaysia that will produce soy-free plant proteins beginning in 2026. These initiatives reflect Agrocorp’s commitment to nourishing a changing world through responsible and sustainable sourcing and food production. Agrocorp is the recipient of the 2023 EY Family Business Excellence Award.
Offices: 10 Anson Road, International Plaza, #32-03, Singapore, 079903, SG · 862 Snyder Road, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 4Y4, CA · Box 6297, Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1S9, CA · P.O. Box 690, Fahler, Alberta T0H 1M0, CA · 17545 Warrego Hwy, Dalby QLD 4405 PO Box 290, Queensland, QLD 4405, AU
Nourishing A Changing World
Agrocorp is a global agri-commodity company supplying staple foods and specialty crop products such as wheat, pulses, cocoa, coffee, cotton, edible nuts, and rice to leading food manufacturers across the Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Founded and headquartered in Singapore, Agrocorp began trading in 1990 and has grown into a USD 3 billion enterprise, handling more than 30 agri-commodity products across 50 countries. The company is one of the world’s leading traders of pulses and operates processing facilities in Australia, Canada, and the United States, where pulses are transformed into value-added ingredients, including proteins and starches. Agrocorp has expanded into plant-based ingredients and plant-based foods through its brand HerbYvore. In partnership with one of Japan’s largest dairy companies, Agrocorp is also developing a manufacturing facility in Malaysia that will produce soy-free plant proteins beginning in 2026. These initiatives reflect Agrocorp’s commitment to nourishing a changing world through responsible and sustainable sourcing and food production. Agrocorp is the recipient of the 2023 EY Family Business Excellence Award.
Offices: 10 Anson Road, International Plaza, #32-03, Singapore, 079903, SG · 862 Snyder Road, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 4Y4, CA · Box 6297, Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1S9, CA · P.O. Box 690, Fahler, Alberta T0H 1M0, CA · 17545 Warrego Hwy, Dalby QLD 4405 PO Box 290, Queensland, QLD 4405, AU
