Halal Executive

Vivo Food Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian food company operating Vivo Pizza with halal-certified outlets, is seeking a full-time Halal Executive based in Masai, Johor. This role is central to ensuring the company's compliance with halal certification, food safety and regulatory requirements across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

License, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs: Monitor and maintain current business licenses and permits at local, regional and national levels; prepare and submit license applications and renewal documents; coordinate with government agencies and local authorities on licensing matters; collaborate with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health to ensure compliance with occupational safety standards; develop and maintain comprehensive safety policies; liaise with BOMBA (Fire and Rescue) and the Department of Environment on regulatory compliance.

Halal Certification & Compliance: Implement and maintain halal assurance policies and procedures; manage regulatory interactions with government bodies on halal matters; monitor regulatory changes and industry best practices, recommending continuous improvements; oversee the halal certification process for Vivo Pizza outlets, ensuring certificates remain valid; obtain halal certifications for new outlets and manage renewals for existing ones; register new products and apply for halal certificates with JAKIM as required; validate changes in raw materials, suppliers and production processes; maintain complete records of all halal certifications, ingredient status, product certifications and outlet certifications.

Supplier & Ingredient Management: Collaborate with the purchasing department to ensure all sourced ingredients and materials comply with halal requirements.

Audit & Compliance: Conduct regular audits and inspections of supply chains, production facilities and processes to identify and resolve food safety and halal certification issues; prepare audit reports with recommendations for improvement; investigate non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions; respond promptly to regulatory inquiries and inspections; take accountability for safety and halal incidents including product recalls or contamination; maintain complete documentation of compliance records.

Requirements: Minimum diploma or bachelor's degree in Halal Industry Management, Halal Food Management, Halal Quality Assurance, Food Technology, or Quality Control/Assurance (or equivalent); Halal Executive certification from the Halal Professional Board (HPB) of JAKIM; at least 2 years of related working experience; qualifications in Halal Management, ISO/HACCP or MESTI standards; strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities; knowledge of Malaysia Halal System Management (MHSM) and QA/QC standards; proficiency in problem analysis, problem-solving, planning and organizational skills.

Benefits: Employment Provident Fund (EPF), Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), annual leave, medical leave, birthday leave, bereavement leave, compassionate leave, and company activities.