Food Safety Manager

Yihai Malaysia Food Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Johor Bahru is seeking a Food Safety Manager to oversee food safety operations across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and at least 3 years of experience in a senior food safety role. Responsibilities include developing food safety systems, managing risks, and conducting inspections to ensure compliance. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Yearly medical checkup allowance

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior food safety role, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of international food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000).
• Experience in cross-country supplier management or multi-region audits is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance food safety management systems across multiple countries.
• Manage food safety risks across various countries.
• Conduct inspections to control raw material and product safety.

Skills

Food Science

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Fluency in Chinese

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Biology, or Quality Management

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Food Safety Manager to oversee food safety operations across multiple countries. You will lead the development of cross-regional food safety systems, ensure supplier and raw material compliance, stay updated on multi-country regulations, and collaborate with country teams to safeguard product safety and brand reputation.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and enhance food safety, safety, and quality management systems across multiple countries.
• Manage food safety risks across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, etc.
• Conduct inspections to control raw material and product safety and compliance risks.
• Monitor food safety regulations across different countries and deliver training, assessments, and corrective action follow-up.
• Perform regional supplier and raw material risk assessments, providing risk lists and improvement plans.
• Participate in major food safety or quality incident investigations and coordinate third‑party evaluations when needed.
• Conduct internal factory audits and supplier audits across different countries.
• Analyze food safety, safety performance, and customer complaint data from various regions, identify key issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Handle ad‑hoc food safety related tasks, including urgent issues, special projects, and management requests.

What we're looking for

• Background in Food Science, Food Engineering, Biology, or Quality Management.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior food safety role, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of international food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000).
• Experience in cross‑country supplier management or multi‑region audits is highly preferred.
• Fluent in both Chinese and English for daily communication and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, risk assessment capability, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage ad‑hoc tasks, respond to urgent issues, and collaborate across departments.
• Willingness to collaborate across countries and travel when required.

What we offer

At Yihai Malaysia Food Sdn Bhd, we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus structure, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including yearly medical checkup allowance and opportunities for career development and growth. Our modern, well‑equipped facilities and collaborative team culture will allow you to thrive and make a meaningful impact on our business.

About us

Yihai Malaysia Food Sdn Bhd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality food products, supplying both the domestic and international markets. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and customer satisfaction, we are dedicated to delivering safe, nutritious and delicious food that our consumers can trust. As a rapidly growing company, we are continuously seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic team and help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Apply now to become our next Food Safety Manager and play a crucial role in maintaining our position as an industry leader in food safety and quality.