Regional Food Safety Leader — Multi-Country Audits Compliance

GM Recruitment; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing and distribution group is looking for a Regional Food Safety Manager to oversee food safety across multiple countries. You'll strengthen food safety systems, lead audits, and monitor regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Science and has at least 3 years of experience in a senior role. Fluency in Mandarin/Cantonese and English is required. This position involves travel across Malaysia and other regional markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior food safety role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP & ISO 22000.
• Experience in multi-country audits or supplier management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen food safety and quality systems across multiple countries.
• Oversee regional food safety risks for raw materials and products.
• Monitor regulations, provide training and corrective actions.
• Lead supplier and raw material risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations and third-party evaluations.
• Conduct factory and supplier audits in the region.
• Review safety and complaint data to drive improvements.
• Handle urgent food safety issues and ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Food safety systems management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluent in Mandarin/Cantonese

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

Job description

A leading food manufacturing and distribution group is looking for a Regional Food Safety Manager to oversee food safety across multiple countries. You'll strengthen food safety systems, lead audits, and monitor regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Science and has at least 3 years of experience in a senior role. Fluency in Mandarin/Cantonese and English is required. This position involves travel across Malaysia and other regional markets.