Senior QA Executive - Food Manufacturing

About the role

ATAS Distribution is looking for a Senior QA Executive to oversee food safety and quality across its food manufacturing operations. The role covers FSMS, production oversight, hygiene and sanitation, audits, complaint investigation, record keeping, laboratory coordination and staff training. It is a full-time position based in Yishun, Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Food Safety Management System (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, SFA requirements) and keep SOPs, CCP records and quality documentation up to date.
• Inspect the production floor, monitor processes such as thawing, marination, packing, metal detection and temperature control, and help troubleshoot deviations.
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation of equipment, rooms and chillers, and enforce personal hygiene and food handling practices.
• Run internal audits, GMP and hygiene inspections, coordinate external audits, prepare CAPA plans and run annual mock recalls.
• Investigate customer 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 external 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 is preferred; hands-on production experience is highly advantageous.
• Food Hygiene Officer (Level 3) and HACCP certifications preferred; Internal Auditor certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• HACCP & CCP monitoring, GMP and hygiene standards, food traceability and recall systems.
• SFA food regulations, root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Microsoft Office and QA documentation systems.
• Leadership, communication, problem-solving and ability to work independently under pressure.