Job Description

Responsible for overseeing Halal governance, certification, and compliance across Malaysia and Singapore, covering outlets, warehouses, products, suppliers, and business operations. Provides strategic direction, management oversight, and cross-functional leadership to ensure consistent Halal compliance, effective Halal management system implementation, audits, and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead Halal certification, renewal, and compliance activities across Malaysia and Singapore.
• Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the Halal Management System and related documentation.
• Monitor Halal compliance across outlets, warehouses, products, ingredients, suppliers, and operations.
• Lead and oversee Halal audits, inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Manage Halal issues, non-conformities, investigations, and follow-up actions.
• Review and assess new ingredients, products, suppliers, and processes from a Halal compliance perspective.
• Liaise with JAKIM/MAIN, MUIS, and other relevant authorities or certification bodies on Halal matters.
• Establish and maintain Halal policies, SOPs, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor changes in Malaysia and Singapore Halal requirements and ensure relevant business functions remain compliant.
• Provide management-level recommendations on Halal risks, compliance matters, and business decisions.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Provide Halal consultation and guidance to Operations, Warehouse, Procurement, Supply Chain, QA, R&D, and other stakeholders.
• Lead Halal awareness, training, and competency programmes.
• Prepare management reports, compliance updates, and Halal performance reports.
• Support management reviews and strategic Halal initiatives.
• Support cross-functional projects and business initiatives involving Halal requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of Halal processes, systems, and controls across the organisation.
• Support the development of Halal risk mitigation and preventive measures.
• Maintain effective stakeholder engagement and communication on Halal-related matters.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Halal Management, Syariah Islamic Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Relevant Halal certification / competency qualification is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Malaysia and Singapore Halal requirements.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willing to travel between Malaysia and Singapore as required.
• 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in Halal Management, QA, Food Safety, F&B, or related fields.
• Experience in Halal certification, audit, and compliance management.
• Experience managing multi-outlet operations and dealing with Halal authorities, certification bodies, suppliers, or external stakeholders is an advantage.

Skills & Behavioral Traits:

• Strong knowledge of Halal standards, certification, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Malaysia and Singapore Halal regulatory frameworks.
• Strong auditing, risk assessment, and investigation skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities.
• Integrity, detail-orientation, proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

 A necessity, not a luxury 

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