Food Safety & Quality Coordinator

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Regional Food Safety & Quality Coordinator supports the Regional Food Safety & Quality function in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring food safety and quality activities across the APAC region.
The role provides technical and coordination support to help ensure effective implementation of Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements, audit and assessment activities, training initiatives, and regional governance expectations.
Working closely with country QA teams, operational stakeholders, and regional leadership, the position supports communication, reporting, implementation follow-up, and continuous improvement activities to strengthen food safety and quality practices across the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Food Safety & Quality Coordination:
1. Support implementation and maintenance of Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements across APAC operations.
2. Assist with coordination and follow-up of internal, supplier, and external food safety assessments and audits.
3. Support monitoring and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to encourage timely closure and implementation visibility.
4. Assist with implementation and verification activities relating to prerequisite programs (PRPs), HACCP, and operational food safety controls.
5. Support preparation and coordination of food safety training and awareness initiatives.
6. Maintain food safety documentation, records, and reporting materials.

Regional Governance and Reporting:
1. Coordinate communication and follow-up with country QA teams and operational stakeholders regarding implementation activities and timelines.
2. Support monitoring and reporting of regional food safety and quality implementation progress.
3. Maintain implementation records, supporting evidence, and regional reporting systems.
4. Support preparation of regional summaries, reports, dashboards, and presentation materials.
5. Coordinate meetings, action tracking, and follow-up of agreed deliverables.

Planning and Administrative Support:
1. Support planning and coordination of regional food safety and quality initiatives, workshops, and meetings.
2. Assist with organization of training sessions and implementation activities across countries.
3. Maintain organized document control and filing practices to support regional visibility and governance.
4. Provide general administrative and coordination support to the Regional Food Safety & Quality function as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within food safety, quality assurance, compliance, or related food industry roles
• Working knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems and food safety principles.
• HACCP knowledge or certification.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and stakeholder management capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting or participating in food safety, supplier, or external audits is advantageous.
• ISO 22000 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification is preferred.
• Exposure to HACCP, FSMS, ISO, or GFSI-based systems is preferred.
• Experience working within regional or multinational organizations is advantageous.
• Experience within food service, retail F&B, airport, or multi-site environments is advantageous.
• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented working style with strong follow-up capability.