Mohammad Izzat

Halal Executive with over 3 years of experience managing halal compliance, food safety, quality assurance, procurement, and supplier management within the food manufacturing and F&B industry. Currently responsible for halal compliance across 5 outlets and a Central Kitchen operation in Klang Valley, ensuring adherence to JAKIM halal requirements, MeSTI standards, and internal quality systems. Experienced in managing over 50 suppliers, conducting internal audits, implementing corrective actions, developing food safety documentation, and delivering training programs to more than 200 employees.

Recognized for strong cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance expertise, and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence and halal integrity.

Halal Executive | Quality Control | Purchasing at My Streams Sdn Bhd (2023-04 – Present)

• Lead halal compliance activities for 5 restaurants, over 5 Horeca Customer and 1 Central Kitchen operation across Klang Valley.
• Conduct internal halal audits to ensure compliance with JAKIM halal certification requirements and company standards.
• Develop, Maintain and continuously improve the Halal Assurance System (HAS) documentation and records.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) arising from internal audits and compliance findings.
• Support halal certification maintenance and regulatory compliance activities across operational facilities.
• Developed and implemented the Food Safety Assurance Program (PJKM) Manual for Central Kitchen operations in accordance with MeSTI requirements.
• Monitor food safety practices and quality assurance procedures to maintain product quality and consumer safety.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for quality and operational issues.
• Developed and delivered Food Safety and Halal Awareness training programs to more than 200 employees across operational and production departments.
• Promote compliance culture through employee engagement, coaching, and awareness initiatives.
• Support onboarding and continuous training programs related to halal and food safety requirements.
• Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships for raw materials, packaging materials, operational systems, and cash-purchase requirements.
• Oversee and evaluate more than 50 active suppliers, including existing and newly approved suppliers.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality, halal, and business requirements.
• Coordinate sourcing activities, supplier onboarding, negotiations, and procurement planning.
• Monitor inventory levels and supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier documentation, contracts, and purchasing data.

Bachelor of Halal Industry Management (Hons) in Halal Industry Management – Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) (2022-05)