Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager (APAC)

About the role

A company is looking for a Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager to guide product integrity from concept to store. The role works with culinary, supply chain and franchise teams to deliver safe, compliant and scalable food products that meet brand standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage specifications, formulations, allergens, labelling and packaging, and help turn culinary concepts into products ready for production
• Lead regulatory reviews, nutritional validation, shelf-life studies and production trials for new and existing products
• Oversee supplier approvals, audits and performance metrics across the APAC region, aligned with GFSI, HACCP and local laws
• Manage TraceGains system settings with Global FSQA, review supplier reports and help set up corrective actions
• Act as a trusted regional food safety resource, keeping up with regulatory changes and working with brand partners to strengthen food safety practices

Required profile

• 8+ years of progressive experience in food safety and QA, ideally in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) or food retail
• Strong track record in product commercialization, technical specification development and supplier R&D
• Willingness and ability to travel across APAC markets (about 40-50%)

Required skills

• Thorough understanding of GFSI standards and HACCP systems
• Knowledge of labelling laws, allergen control and international recall management