Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Ensure all products comply with relevant industry regulations and standards, including novel food, product registration, Halal, manufacturing GMP, labeling, marketing collaterals, and Healthier Choice symbols.
   • Analyze and apply regulatory requirements in different countries.
   • Lead the application and/or renewal of relevant licenses (e.g., SFA, Halal, Healthier Choice Symbols).
   • Provide regulatory and community communications to all relevant stakeholders.
   • Proactively identify regulatory and quality trends and issues, addressing any gaps.
2. Quality Assurance & Control:
   • Conduct comprehensive inspections and quality control checks on finished goods.
   • Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems (policies and procedures) according to HACCP and ISO 22000 standards.
   • Conduct investigations related to safety and quality issues, creating and managing the execution of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
   • Conduct and manage shelf-life and other quality tests internally and in collaboration with external laboratories.
   • Manage customer complaints related to product safety and quality.
   • Provide technical and quality guidance to manufacturing facilities and audit them as needed.
3. Halal Compliance:
   • Act as the custodian for Halal compliance, ensuring all products adhere to Halal certification standards.
   • Collaborate with certifying bodies and oversee the Halal certification process.
   • Conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with Halal requirements.
4. SAP System Proficiency:
   • Utilize SAP for managing quality control processes, product tracking, and data management.
   • Train and support team members in the effective use of SAP for quality assurance purposes.
   • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all QC activities within the SAP system.
5. Knowledge Management:
   • Develop and maintain a knowledge management system to document technical, regulatory, and quality documentation, including raw materials, product formulation, packaging, nutrition, and specifications.
6. General Responsibilities:
   • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.
   • Perform additional ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as needed to support the Quality Assurance department and overall company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field, Diploma holders are welcome to apply.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of quality control processes, regulatory frameworks, Halal compliance standards, and HACCP/ISO 22000 standards.
• Proficiency in SAP systems and QC documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.