Assistant QA Manager - Food Manufacturing

About the role

ATAS Distribution is looking for an Assistant QA Manager (Senior Executive level) in its food manufacturing facility in Yishun, Singapore. The role covers food safety and quality management, production oversight, audits, complaint investigation, training and record keeping, working closely with the production team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Food Safety Management System (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, SFA requirements) and review SOPs, work instructions and CCP records
• Inspect the production floor, monitor processes such as thawing, marination, packing, metal detection and temperature control, and help troubleshoot deviations
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation, chemical use, pest control and staff food hygiene practices
• Run internal audits, GMP and hygiene inspections, coordinate external audits, prepare CAPA plans and run annual mock recalls
• Investigate complaints and non-conformances, carry out root cause analysis and liaise with suppliers and management
• Maintain QA records (CCP logs, batch records, traceability docs), prepare QA reports and trend analyses
• Coordinate lab testing, conduct daily physical, chemical and sensory checks, and monitor allergen controls and labeling
• Train production staff on GMP, HACCP, cleaning and safety, and support hiring and competency evaluation

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Quality Assurance or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing, central kitchens, meat or seafood processing
• Experience with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, BRC or FSSC preferred; hands-on production experience highly advantageous
• Food Hygiene Officer (Level 3) and HACCP certifications preferred; Internal Auditor certification an advantage

Required skills

• HACCP & CCP monitoring, GMP and hygiene standards
• Food traceability and recall systems, temperature control and cold chain
• Root cause analysis and CAPA
• SFA food regulations
• Microsoft Office and QA documentation systems