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THE ARNOTT’S GROUP ASIA BUSINESS IN MALAYSIA
Campbell Malaysia is the Regional Hub for The Arnott’s Group Asia Business Unit. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the organization leads the strategy & direction to ensure that The Arnott’s Group has a geographical footprint across Total Asia.
Campbell Malaysia also supports the region by supplying locally manufactured and marketed brands such as Campbell’s soup, Prego pasta sauces as well as Kimball & Cheong Chan sauces. Asia’s extended range of consumer food brands also include TST, Swanson, GoodTime & Nyam Nyam.
Position based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
1. Manage and Advocate Food Safety Programs
- Oversee and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across the site, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
- Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the site’s food safety and sanitation, and environmental microbiological monitoring programs.
- Supervise microbiology laboratory operations, including testing programs, equipment, consumables, and data reliability.
- Advocate food safety best practices and provide guidance to the team to maintain program effectiveness and adherence to policies.
- Work independently to identify and resolve food safety risks, ensuring proactive mitigation.
2. Manage Pest Control Programs
Oversee the site’s pest control program, including scheduling, monitoring, and corrective actions.Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to address findings and ensure preventive measures are in place.Review pest control data and trends to identify risks and implement improvements.Ensure timely communication and escalation of critical issues to maintain site compliance.3. Lead Projects & Program Initiatives
Manage microbiology and sanitation-related projects, plant hygiene, and allergen validation initiatives.Oversee critical site campaigns, such as bulk liquid tank cleaning, to ensure compliance and effectiveness.Ensure accurate documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with hygiene permits and corporate requirements.Provide technical support and independent decision‑making for project execution.4. Continuous Improvement & Compliance Oversight
Monitor program performance through spot checks, data reviews, and team feedback.Identify gaps or risks in GMP, sanitation, pest control, and microbiology programs and coordinate corrective actions.Drive initiatives to enhance operational excellence and compliance.Mentor and develop the team to operate autonomously while maintaining high food safety standards.Requirements
Minimum of 7 years in quality assurance or food safety management in a food manufacturing environment, with demonstrated capability in leading GMP, sanitation, and microbiology programs.Knowledge of internationally recognized food safety and quality standards (FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).In‑depth understanding of food safety programs, sanitation, pest control, and microbiology laboratory operations in a food manufacturing environment.Ability to manage multiple food safety programs independently, make informed decisions with minimal guidance, and ensure program effectiveness.Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret microbiology, sanitation, and pest control data to drive continuous improvement.Proven project management skills, including planning, execution, and cross‑functional collaboration for food safety initiatives.Effective communication and influencing skills, capable of advocating food safety best practices to internal teams and stakeholders.Ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members, supporting succession planning and building a high‑performing food safety function.Proactively identify and mitigate food safety risks, implement corrective actions, and maintain audit readiness.Drive continuous improvement in compliance, operational excellence, and food safety performance.Seniority level
Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type
Full‑timeJob function
Quality AssuranceIndustries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr
