Manager, Quality Leader Management Systems

CARLSBERG BREWERY MALAYSIA; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Quality Leader Management Systems to lead and continuously improve our Quality & Food Safety Management System across the brewery. You will drive governance, risk assessment, validation programs, and preventive controls to ensure our products meet the highest standards.

The role requires a strategic thinker and strong leader with expertise in FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001, and GFSI, plus extensive experience in audits, CAPA, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality, Food Safety, or Manufacturing (FMCG/Beverage preferred).
• Hands-on with FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001, and GFSI standards.
• Experience managing internal and external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Proven RCA, CAPA, and continuous improvement experience; knowledge of IMS and document control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the brewery's Integrated Management System (IMS) for quality and food safety.
• Drive food safety and quality excellence through governance, risk assessment, validation, and preventive controls.
• Lead audits (certification, customer, regulatory, and food safety) and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Champion food safety, hygiene, and risk management across materials, brewing, packaging, and utilities.
• Monitor quality performance indicators, identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead CAPA activities using root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Provide coaching and leadership to quality teams and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Quality leadership

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Food Technology / Life Sciences

Tools

FSSC 22000

HACCP

ISO 9001

GFSI standards

Integrated Management System (IMS)

Job description

Manager, Quality Leader Management Systems

We are looking for a passionate, quality-driven, and highly collaborative Manager, Quality Leader Management Systems to lead and continuously improve our Quality & Food Safety Management System across the brewery. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and customer expectations.

If you are a strong leader with expertise in food safety, quality systems, audit management, and continuous improvement, and thrive in a manufacturing environment where excellence matters every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and continuously improve the brewery's Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001, GFSI requirements, and Carlsberg Quality Standards.
• Drive food safety and quality excellence by establishing robust governance, risk assessment processes, validation programs, and preventive controls across the brewery.
• Lead all internal and external audits, including certification, customer, regulatory, and food safety audits, ensuring continuous audit readiness and sustainable closure of findings.
• Champion food safety, hygiene, and risk management initiatives across raw materials, brewing, packaging, utilities, and finished goods operations.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance indicators, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve product quality, consumer satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through root cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and capability development to Quality teams and cross-functional stakeholders on quality systems, food safety, compliance, and best practices.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, and Regional Quality teams to strengthen quality culture and business performance.
• Support supplier quality management activities, including supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance improvement.
• Lead quality-related improvement projects and Carlsberg Excellence initiatives, driving standardization, waste reduction, GMP improvements, and operational excellence.

What we're looking for

• A quality and food safety champion with a strong passion for governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• A strategic thinker who can translate quality standards and requirements into practical business solutions.
• A confident leader and coach who builds capability and inspires teams to achieve excellence.
• A collaborative influencer who effectively partners with stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• A proactive problem solver who uses data, risk assessment, and root cause analysis to drive sustainable improvements.
• A resilient and agile professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and embraces challenges as opportunities for growth.

What you can expect

An organisation that invests in your growth and empowers you to excel.

We consciously create an environment that genuinely focuses on developing our people through coaching.

We empower individuals to take ownership, make decisions, and learn from both successes and challenges. In line with our Growth Culture, we are committed to supporting you in reaching your full potential while creating meaningful impact.

A positive, inclusive, and high-energy workplace where your contributions matter. The role places you at the heart of consumer experiences, and you will be supported by a team that values collaboration, compassion, and diverse perspectives.

You can expect a team that celebrates wins together, moves with speed, and embraces innovation to deliver extraordinary results. Your ideas, courage to challenge the status quo, and passion for our consumer will be recognized and appreciated.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality, Food Safety, or Manufacturing, preferably within FMCG or Food & Beverage industries
• Hands-on experience with FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001, and GFSI standards
• Strong experience managing internal and external audits, certification requirements, and regulatory compliance
• Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and quality document control
• Experience in brewery or beverage manufacturing is an added advantage
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Fluent in English and the local language

We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.