1. Certification & Compliance Management

Oversee implementation, maintenance, and renewal of food safety certifications (ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, FSSC 22000, etc.).

Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations and customer requirements.

Serve as the primary contact for certification bodies, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Develop and maintain certification of documentation, manuals, and records to ensure audit readiness.

2. Audit & Inspection Leadership

Plan, coordinate, and lead internal and external audits (certification, regulatory, and customer).

Conduct gap analyses and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Ensure timely closure of non-conformities and maintain evidence of compliance.

Train and mentor staff on audit preparedness and food safety standards.

3. Food Safety System Oversight

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HACCP plans, prerequisite programs, and risk-based controls.

Ensure traceability systems are robust and functional across all production stages.

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for food safety incidents and implement sustainable solutions.

Collaborate with QC teams to align daily operations with certification requirements.

4. Documentation & Reporting

Develop and update SOPs, checklists, and audit-ready documentation systems.

Maintain certification dashboards and compliance KPIs for management review.

Prepare detailed reports on certification status, audit outcomes, and improvement initiatives.

Ensure version control and accessibility of food safety documents across departments.

5. Training & Culture Development

Design and deliver training programs on food safety standards, certification requirements, and audit practices.

Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in food safety.

• Oversee implementation, maintenance, and renewal of food safety certifications (ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, FSSC 22000, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for certification bodies, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and maintain certification of documentation, manuals, and records to ensure audit readiness.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead internal and external audits (certification, regulatory, and customer).
• Conduct gap analyses and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure timely closure of non-conformities and maintain evidence of compliance.
• Train and mentor staff on audit preparedness and food safety standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HACCP plans, prerequisite programs, and risk-based controls.
• Ensure traceability systems are robust and functional across all production stages.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for food safety incidents and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with QC teams to align daily operations with certification requirements.
• Develop and update SOPs, checklists, and audit-ready documentation systems.
• Maintain certification dashboards and compliance KPIs for management review.
• Prepare detailed reports on certification status, audit outcomes, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure version control and accessibility of food safety documents across departments.
• Design and deliver training programs on food safety standards, certification requirements, and audit practices.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in food safety.