Muhammad Azfaruddin

To contribute a QA/QC Executive position where I can contribute my nearly 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, strong organizational skills, and quality-focused mindset to ensure high product standards and continuous process improvement.

QA Manager cum Safety Coordinator at LIAN TAAT FOOD SDN BHD (2023-01 – Present)

• Led and managed overall Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) operations to ensure product quality and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Managed and coordinated Halal JAKIM documentation, compliance activities, audit preparation, and certification maintenance.
• Led MeSTI certification management and ensured continuous compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversaw GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managed HACCP system implementation, including hazard analysis, CCP monitoring, corrective actions, and documentation control.
• Led implementation and maintenance of FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System.
• Managed KPDNHK permit applications and regulatory approvals related to storage-controlled goods.
• Coordinated and managed MITI and MIDA applications for export and business regulatory purposes.
• Responsible for manpower planning, work scheduling, and coordinating team assignments to ensure smooth daily operations and productivity.
• Prepared and managed operational timetables, staff duty rosters, and departmental work schedules.
• Supervised and guided QA/QC team members to ensure tasks were completed efficiently and according to quality standards.
• Acted as Safety Coordinator by monitoring workplace safety practices, coordinating safety activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Coordinated safety inspections, emergency preparedness, fire safety compliance, and corrective actions related to workplace hazards.
• Managed safety compliance related to BOMBA requirements, fire prevention systems, and emergency response procedures.
• Developed, implemented, monitored, and improved SOPs across operational departments to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Planned and conducted employee training programs related to quality assurance, food safety, SOP compliance, and operational best practices.
• Coordinated internal and external audits, including audit preparation, documentation review, corrective action follow-up, and compliance reporting.

Quality Controller at CCS FOOD & BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD. (2020-11 – 2023-12)

• To perform in-process (on-line) inspections.
• Inspection of cleanliness and sanitation of production equipment, plant and environment
• To inspect and monitor workers personal hygiene.
• To monitor mixing of production batch when assigned by QA HOD.
• To help in preventing cross-contamination from food handlers to the food during production
• To inform production supervisor or Person in charge immediately if any problems encounter caused by the machinery.
• Laboratory management including maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• To isolate non-conforming products for further investigation and report nonconformance to QA Inspector immediately far further actions
• Keeps work area need and tidy.
• Ensure equipment and utensils are well taken care of, safeguarded from unauthorized adjustment
• Reports any equipment or process malfunction to the QA Inspector.
• To undertake any duties as and when assigned by his / her superior

Quality Control at GLOBAL PREMIUM RESOURCES SDN BHD (BUTTER COOKIES MANUFACTURING) (2019-12 – 2020-11)

• Responsible to ensure product produce follow product specification of packaging and labelling.
• Ensure use correct ingredient, size, thickness, and weight of cookies Responsible for BMR (Batch Manufacturing Record)
• Monitoring performance of CCP (Critical Control Point) which are metal detector and baking temperature.
• Managed customer complaints handling process, including root cause investigation, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and customer follow-up.
• Monitored and controlled stock card management and inventory records across departments and warehouse operations.
• Coordinated external equipment calibration activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and operational reliability.
• Prepared, reviewed, and managed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for products supplied to customers and external parties.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems, food safety standards, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

QA Department (IPQC) at MIAOW MIAOW FOOD PRODUCTS SDN. BHD (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Handling internal calibration of weighing balance, stopwatch, and temperature.
• Responsible to conduct lab analysis such as pH determination, salinity and brix for seasoning product and moisture determination for every product.
• Responsible for on hold documentation for non-conforming product. Responsible for hygiene of worker by daily monitoring.
• Preparing Certificate of Analysis (COA) for certain customer such as TESCO and DALBANI
• Managed customer complaints handling process, including root cause investigation, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and customer follow-up.
• Monitored and controlled stock card management and inventory records across departments and warehouse operations.
• Coordinated external equipment calibration activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and operational reliability.
• Prepared, reviewed, and managed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for products supplied to customers and external parties.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems, food safety standards, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Supervisor at OMNI STAR SDN BHD (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Responsible for guide and training up the operator from time to time.
• To ensure documentation recorded by line leader, assistance line leader is correct
• Responsible to support production line set up, to ensure from raw material use until finish product follow product specification
• Understand and support the implementation of HACCP and ISO 9001:2008 management system.

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) – SMK TINGGI BATU PAHAT (2007-01 – 2012-12)

Penilaian Menegah Rendah (PMR) – SMK TINGGI BATU PAHAT (2007-01 – 2012-12)