Halal Executive

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

 

•    Work Location:     Kawasan Perindustrian Pasir Gudang
•    Reporting Line:     Halal Head, Malaysia

Halal Executive plays a key role in ensuring that all products and services meet halal standards and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the implementation of halal practices across the organization. The role involves developing and enforcing halal policies and procedures, managing certification processes, and ensuring continuous quality compliance. In addition, the position requires active engagement with customers and stakeholders to address halal-related inquiries, offer expert guidance, and support clients on compliance matters. The Senior Halal Executive is also expected to continuously improve halal certification processes and stay updated on the latest industry trends and best practices.

 

Key responsibilities

 

• Oversee the halal certification process for products and services.
• Ensure compliance with halal standards and regulations.
• Liaising for audits and updates Liaise with halal certification bodies and authorities.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure halal compliance.
• Implement and monitor halal management system procedures.
• Ensure all food served meets Islamic dietary laws and regulatory requirements.
• Working with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with halal standards and food safety regulations.
• Provide training to staff on halal practices and standards.
• Develop educational materials and programs related to halal compliance.
• Implement halal policies and procedures in plant.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure new products meet halal requirements.
• Review ingredients and production processes for halal compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of halal certification and compliance activities and prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies.
• Manage day-to-day operations related to halal food processing and production.
• Identify and mitigate risks in food operations.
• Offer guidance on product labelling, raw material assessment to meet food regulation and halal standard
• Collaborate with procurement to monitor and verify the Halal compliance of new ingredients and suppliers.
• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure adherence to Halal policies and procedures and address any discrepancies.
• Perform any task being appoint by management that link with business requirement time to time.

 

Qualifications and skills

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Islamic Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in halal certification and compliance. Experience in the food industry or related sectors would be an added advantage.
• Certification in halal compliance or related areas is preferable.
• Familiarity with halal standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that able to address and resolve issues related to halal compliance