Senior Scientist II - Global Food Safety & Sanitation

PT Mondelez Indonesia; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Shah Alam, Malaysia is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance their Food Safety operations. The role involves supporting Global Quality Policies, implementing safety programs, and performing risk assessments. Candidates should have a proven track record in Food Safety, with at least 3 years as a Microbiologist and 5 years in the Food Industry. The ideal applicant will be a collaborator with strong communication skills and a drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Food Safety / Microbiologist.
• 5 years of experience in the Food Industry.
• Proven ability to drive commercial outcomes through Food Safety Programs.

Responsibilities

• Support BU's operation to align with Global Quality Policies.
• Deploy Food Safety programs within the area of responsibility.
• Perform Risk Assessment for Product and Process Safety.

Skills

Risk-based Food Safety Programs

Collaboration across functions

Influencing Food Safety strategy

Continuous improvement mentality

Job description

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

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• 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