Senior Scientist II - Global Food Safety & Sanitation

Mondelez Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Malaysia is seeking a Food Safety professional to deploy their risk-based Food Safety management program across various dimensions, including suppliers and internal plants. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in Food Safety/Microbiology and 5 years in the food industry, focusing on influencing strategy and driving improvement. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a collaborative mindset and a strong background in ensuring food safety compliance. The position offers a regular engagement within a market-leading organization.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering risk-based Food Safety Programs to drive commercial outcomes.
• Ability to influence Food Safety strategy providing operational observations.
• A culture of restless curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality.

Responsibilities

• Support BU’s operation to Global Quality Policies.
• Deploy Food Safety programs in area of responsibility.
• Ensure Risk Assessment is employed as the key decision-making approach.
• Risk-based Food Safety verification for Suppliers and plants.
• Support effective management of operational Food Safety challenges.
• Influence and partner with cross-functional peers.

Skills

Food Safety Programs

Influencing Strategy

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

3 years as Food Safety / Microbiologist

5 years in Food Industry

Job description

Job Description

Ensures effective deployment of MDLZ risk based Food Safety management program from design to execution covering Internal Manufacturers, External Manufacturers, Suppliers and Trade Mark Licensing agreements.

How you will contribute

• Support BU’s operation to Global Quality Policies and capture operational feedback to help keep them up to date.
• Deploy Food Safety programs in area of responsibility (BU/Category/Corporate).
• Ensure Risk Assessment is employed as the key decision making approach for Product, Process and Package Design Safety.
• Risk‑based Food Safety verification for Suppliers, internal/external plants and warehouses.
• Support effective management of operational Food Safety challenges at factories including disposition decision making based on risk assessment and advice on risk management interactions with authorities.
• Influence and partner with cross‑functional peers, effectively communicating how Food Safety supports our company values.
• Implement a Food Safety culture across the organization.

What you will bring

• Proven track record of delivering risk based Food Safety Programs to drive commercial outcomes, ideally within FMCG environment.
• At least 3 years as Food Safety / Microbiologist and 5 years in Food Industry.
• Ability to influence Food Safety strategy providing operational observations and practical input that translates into significant business benefit.
• Collaborator who can land the agenda through working effectively across functions, geographies, and with partners both internal and external.
• A culture of restless curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality.
• An internal network that allows for effective communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement.

No Relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International in Southeast Asia is in five countries serving 19 markets with more than 18 nationalities and 7,500 employees. This group is emerging as one of the fastest growing regions in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and we are proud of consistently producing high quality products in nine manufacturing sites. We are market leaders in key snacking categories, making and selling brands like Oreo and Tiger biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Jacob’s crackers, Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Tang powdered beverage, Halls candy and Eden cheese. We set the benchmark in being a responsible business and contributing to the communities in which we operate.

Job Type

Regular.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.