Food Safety & Quality Senior Manager

Executive Recruitment Consultant at Monroe Consulting Group is partnering with a leading multinational FMCG company, our client is currently looking for a Food Safety & Quality Senior Manager to lead end-to-end FSQ operations across their manufacturing site in Karawang. This role is responsible for leading and safeguarding food safety and quality standards at a large-scale manufacturing plant in Karawang. The position ensures that all food manufacturing processes consistently comply with stringent internal quality standards as well as applicable government regulations covering the entire value chain from raw material intake, production and packaging, through to finished goods storage.

In addition, the role will design and drive short-, mid-, and long-term Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) management systems to protect brand integrity, strengthen compliance, and proactively mitigate operational and reputational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end food safety, quality, and hygiene compliance across manufacturing operations
• Monitor, control, and continuously improve production processes from incoming materials to finished goods
• Lead the development and implementation of robust FSQ management systems aligned with global standards
• Drive preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives within the plant environment
• Collaborate closely with plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to embed a strong food safety culture

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, or related disciplines
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Site FSQ roles within the food manufacturing industry
• Strong exposure to hygienic design and microbiology is highly advantageous
• Solid background in food safety and quality management, with a proven track record in continuous improvement and change management
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, and relevant industry standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and external stakeholders