Quality Assurance Manager - Halal Compliance

Responsibilities:

1. Halal Compliance:

. Develop and implement a robust system to ensure compliance with halal requirements in all aspects of food production.

. Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify the adherence to halal standards by suppliers and internal processes.

. Work closely with the production team to address and rectify any non-compliance issues related to halal requirements.

2. Quality Assurance:

. Establish and maintain quality control procedures to guarantee the consistency and safety of our food products.

. Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished products to identify and address quality issues.

. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

3. ISO Certification and Project Assistance:

. Assist the Operations Manager in handling ISO Certification processes and related projects.

. Develop, implement, and maintain the Food Safety Management System ISO 22K.

4. Audit Management:

. Manage external/internal quality audit programs from audit planning to implementation to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

. Liaise with government agencies, certification bodies (e.g., pest control, SFA, SOCOTEC).

5. Management Review and Continuous Improvement:

. Conduct management reviews to identify improvement opportunities in the current production process.

. Implement changes based on review outcomes to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

6. Supplier Management:

. Periodically monitor supplier performance, conduct assessments, and approve new suppliers.

7. Training and Collaboration:

. Support and create training materials, working closely with various departments to deliver work plans.

8. Daily Inspections and Process Enhancement:

. Conduct daily inspections to identify areas for improvement, nonconformities, and opportunities for enhancing quality processes.

9. Collaboration with Production Team:

. Work with the production team to build a product that complies with quality standards and ensure the product is released to meet food safety and food hygiene requirements.

10. Incident Handling and Recall Procedures:

. Establish and implement effective procedures for handling food safety incidents and recalls.

. Conduct thorough investigations into any breaches of food safety standards and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements:

o Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field.

o Proven experience in quality assurance, preferably in a central kitchen or food production environment.

o In-depth knowledge of halal requirements and certification processes.

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

o Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

o Certification in Food Safety and HACCP is a plus.