Our story began in 1971 when our founder at VKA, Master Flavorist Victor Koh, achieved what others couldn't - creating breakthrough flavors that set new industry benchmarks, including our pioneering tropical formulations that others had found impossible at the time. His principle remains at our core today: true innovation happens when talented people have the freedom to create. This philosophy is why leading brands across Asia trust us with their most challenging projects.
VKA-AFF has been crafting premium flavors that power market-leading products across the world. Our technical innovations have helped launch category-defining products in confectionery, beverages, dairy, and savory applications. Today, as more leading brands seek our expertise, we're looking for an Application Technologist to join our team and shape the next generation of successful products.
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Regulatory & QA Executive
At VKA-AFF, we're expanding our footprint across markets through technical excellence and trusted partnerships with leading brands. As we continue to grow, we're seeking to grow our team with a dedicated Regulatory & QA Executive to strengthen our commitment to quality and compliance while supporting our innovation pipeline.
Role Overview
Join us in a pivotal position where you'll have direct impact on product quality and market access. Working closely with our technical and commercial teams, you'll ensure our flavour solutions meet the highest standards of quality while navigating regulatory requirements across multiple markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead quality system implementation and documentation, developing and updating SOPs that will become our quality foundation
- Review and approve product specifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and customer standards
- Manage product registrations and certifications across different markets
- Conduct internal audits and support external audits, maintaining our quality certifications
- Partner with R&D in new product development, ensuring regulatory compliance from concept stage
- Provide regulatory guidance to commercial teams, supporting customer requirements
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes across key markets, adapting our systems as needed
- Maintain and update quality documentation, including certificates of analysis and product specifications
- Support continuous improvement of our quality management system
- Collaborate with production to ensure GMP compliance and quality standards implementation
Required Experience & Skills
- Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field
- Internal Auditor Certification
- 3+ years experience in food industry quality assurance or regulatory compliance
- Strong understanding of FSSC 22000, HACCP, and GMP requirements
- Knowledge of food regulations across Southeast Asian markets
- Experience with quality management systems and documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills in English
Why Join VKA
- Direct Impact: Shape our quality systems and regulatory strategy as we expand across markets
- Growth Opportunity: Build and lead systems that will scale with our company
- Technical Authority: Work directly with leadership to drive quality excellence
- Market Exposure: Partner with leading brands and support their compliance needs
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic setting
- Career Investment: Additional access to relevant training and industry certifications
This role offers the unique opportunity to build and implement quality systems that will support our growth trajectory while ensuring the highest standards of product safety and compliance.
