The Job

• Evaluate and develop testing program (raw materials and finished product) for pesticides, chemicals and microbiological to ensure the program is fit for purpose
• Work with different stakeholders to deliver the strategic needs of the business whilst ensuring all food safety standards, local regulations and Dairy Farm requirements are being meet
• Identify food safety risks relating to raw materials, manufacturing processes and put in place steps to mitigate the risks
• Ensure the operational process and production of finished goods are appropriately controlled, via HACCP, to ensure compliance with food safety and company standards
• Investigations into key deviations from process and product specification, taking appropriate action to bring the process back into control
• Monitor departmental KPI’s e.g. environmental swabs, NIP and challenge improvement when required to ensure targets are achieved and improved
• Interface with key stakeholders during site visits and audits, business reviews and other key opportunities
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure that within the function people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potential
• Work closely with OHS function to ensure that a safe working environment exists for all team members and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the OHS Policy
• Support as necessary the Regulatory Affairs Manager with product withdrawals.

The People

• University Degree in Science –preferably in Food Science and Technology.
• Minimum of 10 years’ solid experience in Food Safety/Technical for Food Manufacturing, exposure to local markets such as ASEAN and China will be preferred
• HACCP certified and conversant with GFSI auditing schemes
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, communicate effectively, work under pressure, and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and negotiating skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player
• Good command of both written & spoken English and applicable local language - Chinese

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