Main purpose (short version):
- Drive a consistent QMS across Ambient operations
- Ensure compliance with global standards (ISO, BRC, IFS) through audits
- Manage quality reporting & KPI insights for stakeholders
- Lead and develop teams to strengthen performance and culture
Key accountabilities:
Audit Planning & Coordination
- Develop annual internal audit plans for AMEA region covering all key risk areas (Quality, Food Safety, Regulatory, Supplier, Environmental, etc.)
- Coordinate audit schedules across AMEA sites to ensure consistency and coverage.
- Communicate audit scope, objectives, and timelines with stakeholders.
Audit Execution
- Lead or support internal audits at AMEA manufacturing sites, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.
- Ensure audit activities comply with corporate standards, external regulations (e.g., BRC, IFS, ISO), and local requirements.
- Perform risk-based assessments and identify gaps, non-conformities, and improvement areas.
Compliance Monitoring
- Monitor compliance with internal policies, SOPs, customer standards, and legal requirements.
- Review updates to international and local regulations affecting AMEA sites.
- Support third-party and customer audits to ensure site readiness and successful outcomes.
Reporting & Follow-Up
- Compile audit reports with clear findings, risk levels, and corrective action recommendations.
- Track and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Provide regular compliance updates and audit KPIs to regional and global leadership.
Training & Awareness
- Conduct training sessions on audit readiness, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement.
- Build audit capability at site-level QA/QC teams within AMEA.
Risk & Issue Management
- Support incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on mitigation plans for identified risks.
- Escalate critical non-compliance or systemic issues to senior management.
System & Data Management
- Maintain audit and compliance data in centralized systems (e.g., QMS platform, audit tracking tools).
- Ensure documentation control and audit trail for traceability and regulatory defense.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify trends, share best practices, and drive harmonization of compliance practices across AMEA.
- Support implementation of global or regional improvement initiatives related to audit and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement a unified Quality Management System (QMS) across AMEA operations
- Plan and execute internal audits across manufacturing sites, suppliers, and co-manufacturers
- Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO, BRC, IFS, HACCP, etc.) and regulatory requirements
- Identify gaps, risks, and non-conformities, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Support and prepare sites for customer and third-party audits
- Develop and maintain audit reports, dashboards, and quality KPIs for management visibility
- Deliver training and coaching to site QA/QC teams to build audit and compliance capability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor regulatory updates and ensure alignment across all sites
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or related field
- Strong experience in QMS, audit, and compliance within food or FMCG industry
- Deep knowledge of global standards (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRC, IFS, HACCP, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and generate insights
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Travel Required: Yes
Language Skills: Proficient in English
