Hygienist

Kerry Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Malaysia is seeking a Hygienist to implement sanitation standards, drive food safety risk reduction, and support continuous improvement at the Tampoi plant.

You will lead GMP compliance, IPM initiatives, and train sanitation personnel while partnering with operations and QA to maintain top quality.

This role reports to the Assistant FSQ System Manager and requires 3–4 years in sanitation/food safety within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Microbiology, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-4 years in Sanitation and Food Safety within an Operations Quality role.
• Proficient in prerequisite programs, HACCP, hazard analysis, and conducting risk assessments with teams.
• Basic knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection and perform gap analysis of sanitation program.
• Monitor GMP and housekeeping activities to maintain plant standard.
• Develop and implement training to support sanitation program.
• Empower sanitation personnel to maintain documentation and coach when deviation occurs.
• Take ownership of department deficiencies and implement countermeasures.
• Communicates to management on any gaps and corrective actions.
• To manage and ensure the plant GMP and Hygiene are maintained.
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and ability to deliver outstanding results without compromise to safety or quality.
• Following prescribed guidelines he/she establishes the GMP standards, including IPM in all production plants.

Skills

Sanitation

GMP

IPM

Food Safety

Cross-functional

Leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

The Hygienist is responsible for implementing Sanitation standard practice, ensuring compliance with all Kerry’s key customers, approved codes of practice and Kerry policies and procedures.

He/ she is responsible for implementing Sanitation and continuous improvement initiatives at manufacturing plant and drive food safety risk reduction program in alignment with Regional Sanitation Team. Assist in the plant Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Work Location : Tampoi

Reporting to : Assistant FSQ System Manager

Key responsibilities

Conduct inspection and perform gap analysis of sanitation program

Monitor GMP and housekeeping activities to maintain plant standard

Develop and implement training to support sanitation program

Empower sanitation personnel to maintain documentation and coach when deviation occurs

Take ownership of department deficiencies and implement countermeasures.

Communicates to management on any gaps and corrective actions.

To manage and ensure the plant GMP and Hygiene are maintained.

Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and ability to deliver outstanding results without compromise to safety or quality.

Following prescribe guidelines he/she establishes the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, which includes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in all the production plants including Warehouse and Utilities with the Quality Lead Manager of the site.

Provides support and guidance to the Production teams and all other Service Departments in order to reach the GMP standards set and in order to deliver products of the correct quality.

Proposes and implements Continuous Improvement Projects especially on hygiene, quality and food safety.

Qualifications and skills

A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Microbiology, or a related field is preferred.

Minimum of 3-4 years in Sanitation and Food Safety within an Operations Quality role.

Proficient in prerequisite programs, HACCP, hazard analysis, and conducting risk assessments with teams.

Basic knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a plus.

Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and implement effective sanitation systems.

Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship management skills.

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply policies and procedures effectively.

Strong focus on results and a service delivery mindset.

Effective cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ability to gather relevant data, conduct thorough analyses, and make well-informed decisions

Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition systems serving the food and beverage industry, and a leading supplier of added value brands and customer branded foods to the Irish and UK markets. We have annualised sales in excess of €5 billion and employ over 23,000 people globally. Founded in 1972 in Listowel, Co. Kerry, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions and has succeeded in achieving sustained profitability.

We supply over 15,000 food, food ingredients and flavour products to customers in more than 140 countries worldwide. We have established manufacturing facilities in 24 different countries and international sales offices in 20 other countries across the globe.

Kerry has been present in the Asia-Pacific region since 1997 and has grown its business to become a brand of choice for our regional and local customers. From our Regional Headquarters and Global Technology Innovation Centre based in Singapore, Kerry employs nearly 3500 talented people at manufacturing sites and sales offices in 16 countries across the region.

Kerry prides itself on continuous innovation, technological creativity and business excellence in every area of the business, striving to enhance leadership positions in our consumer foods business and across global food and ingredients markets.

Being a truly global company, our employees in Asia-Pacific have opportunities to develop their careers in a global environment, with training, career development and international opportunities across the Kerry world.

Our expertise leads the way

Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition systems serving the food and beverage industry, and a leading supplier of added value brands and customer branded foods to the Irish and UK markets. We have annualised sales in excess of €5 billion and employ over 23,000 people globally. Founded in 1972 in Listowel, Co. Kerry, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions and has succeeded in achieving sustained profitability.

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