Food Safety Manager

We are looking for an experienced Food Safety Manager to lead the company’s food safety strategy, drive continuous improvement, and manage a team of food safety professionals across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a team of Food Safety Leads – both direct and matrix management
• Leading company‑wide processes and routines for continuous improvement in quality and food safety
• Developing, implementing, and updating organizational food safety policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Developing, planning, and executing sanitation programs across the company
• Creating and managing the company’s food safety risk assessment and analysis program
• Leading a professional community of practice and ensuring organizational knowledge retention
• Building and managing training programs in food safety, sanitation, and pest control
• Supporting and guiding field teams during food safety events, including deviation analysis and corrective actions
• Supporting external audits and evaluating the effectiveness of the food safety system
• Identifying, developing, and promoting advanced food safety technologies aligned with global benchmarks
• Initiating corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in the field of food safety
• Managing ongoing interactions with government ministries and regulatory bodies
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with food safety KPIs (drills, audits, corrective actions)
• Developing and writing work instructions, flow charts, and risk assessments in quality and food safety

Requirements

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a relevant science field (Biology/Chemistry) – mandatory
• 6–8 years of experience in food safety – mandatory
• Strong familiarity with the food industry – mandatory
• At least one year of experience as a HACCP Team Leader – advantage
• Experience conducting internal audits and required certifications – mandatory
• Strong knowledge of standards and regulatory requirements – mandatory
• High‑level English proficiency – mandatory
• Strong decision‑making skills, task prioritization, leadership and influence, ability to work with multiple interfaces, creativity, initiative, adaptability, managerial courage, and out‑of‑the‑box thinking
• Valid driver’s license – mandatory (role requires travel across the country)