Regulatory Technologist (Europe)

Kerry Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in taste and nutrition systems, Kerry Group is seeking a Regulatory Technologist to manage documentation and regulatory requirements for packaging materials across Europe. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and experience in regulatory affairs within the food packaging industry, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in food packaging industry with knowledge of European Packaging Legislation
• Good understanding of the food industry.
• Flexibility for European shifts and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier documentation and regulatory queries.
• Ensure compliance with EU regulations for packaging.
• Support packaging requests and manage specifications.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Documentation Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

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Work Location : 1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)

Working Hour : 12pm - 9pm

Reporting Line : Regulatory Manager - Europe

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage supplier documentation and day-to-day regulatory queries and information fulfillment from both internal and external stakeholders in relation to packaging used within the Region of Europe. This role requires close partnership with Regulatory Scientific Affairs, Category Technologist, Procurement, Quality, and Account Managers. As a vital enabler of business growth, this role provides a competitive advantage by guaranteeing that customer-facing information is accurate, consistent, and efficient—ensuring precision from the start. Additionally, it safeguards the integrity of data related to the finished products we produce.

Key responsibilities

Support the efficient and timely execution of packaging requests.

Manage specification approvals for all packaging materials.

Perform administrative duties within defined guidelines.

Ensure that all packaging materials comply with EU Regulations with a particular focus on Food Contact materials.

Challenge suppliers and ensure requests for information/ food safety questions are resolved/ answered promptly within the critical path timescales.

Check and approve relevant Packaging specifications for legality and accuracy and ensuring correct specs enter the business and ensure raw material specifications cover the ever- changing customer and business technical requirements.

Support site audits to cover traceability of incoming packaging materials.

Create and maintain various documentation such as technical documentation and standard operating procedures.

Coordinate and develop effective working relationships between internal (RDA, QA, Operations, Procurement & Commercial) & external stakeholders.

Responsible for managing and meeting individual and overall department Key Performance Indicators.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous excellence initiatives.

Remain fully flexible to meet business requirements.

Qualifications and skills

Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or a related discipline.

2–3 years of relevant experience in the food packaging industry within Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Production, or R&D; knowledge of European Packaging Legislation is a distinct advantage.

Strong understanding of the food industry, with direct experience in European Packaging Legislation considered beneficial.

Comfortable working European shift hours and providing support during public holidays; flexibility and reliability are essential for cross-time-zone collaboration and peak periods.

Experience with SAP, Optiva, Power BI, and Salesforce systems is an advantage.

This is a desk-based role focused on documentation management and customer relations via virtual platforms; precision in handling and maintaining documentation is crucial for regulatory compliance and effective communication.

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Technologist? Which of the following Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems do you have experience using? Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for authoring and reviewing technical documentation? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Which of these industries have you worked in?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 51-100 employees

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.

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.

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.

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