Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing

Samut Sakhon Province Permanent THB80,000 - THB100,000 per month (THB960,000 - THB1,200,000 per year) View Job Description
The QA Manager will lead the quality assurance function for a newly established food manufacturing facility, ensuring all products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role will build quality systems from the ground up while partnering with production, R&D, and operations teams to support business growth and manufacturing excellence.
  • Lead QA setup for a food manufacturing with strong business growth.
  • Shape food safety culture and quality standards from day one.

About Our Client

A well-known food manufacturing in Thailand operating a portfolio of popular brands and food businesses. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality food products, operational excellence, and innovative dining experiences, supported by a growing manufacturing.

Job Description

  • Establish and implement quality assurance systems, standards, and procedures for a newly built central kitchen facility.
  • Develop and maintain food safety programs in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO, and relevant food safety standards.
  • Lead quality control and quality assurance activities across incoming materials, production processes, and finished products.
  • Develop and enforce quality policies, SOPs, work instructions, and documentation systems.
  • Monitor production processes to ensure consistent product quality and food safety compliance.
  • Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
  • Coordinate internal audits, external audits, and certification activities.
  • Work closely with production, R&D, procurement, and warehouse teams to improve product quality and operational performance.
  • Manage supplier quality performance and support supplier qualification activities.
  • Establish quality KPIs and prepare reports for management review.
  • Lead and develop the QA team to build a strong quality culture within the organization.
  • Provide food safety and quality training to employees across the manufacturing facility.
  • Support new product launches by ensuring all quality and food safety requirements are fulfilled.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in QA or Food Safety management within food manufacturing environments.
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and food safety regulations.
  • Experience establishing or improving quality systems within a manufacturing facility.
  • Proven experience managing internal and external audits.
  • Strong understanding of food production processes and quality management systems.
  • Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
  • Leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

  • Lead QA setup for a food manufacturing with strong business growth.
  • Shape food safety culture and quality standards from day one.
Contact
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7093017
Phone number
+6620125001

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Samut Sakhon Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Consultant phone
+6620125001
Job Reference
JN-082026-7093017

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