SSEA Regional Quality and Food Safety Head

Strategic & Governance Leadership

• Define and deploy the regional Quality & Food Safety (QFS) strategy governance framework and annual operating plan in alignment with global QFS standards.
• Lead regional QFS performance governance KPI management and harmonization of quality systems and practices across all sites.
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance of QMS/FSMS and relevant certifications across all SSEA operations in line with global policies internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

Digital Quality & Modernization

• Lead the regional rollout of digital QMS/FSMS solutions including LIMS SPC real-time monitoring tools and digital dashboards.
• Oversee data integrity analytics capability and digital maturity across sites OEMs and tollers.
• Drive adoption of innovative QFS technologies and global best practices to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

Risk Crisis & Regulatory Leadership

• Govern the regional crisis and product recall management framework ensuring preparedness cross-functional coordination and timely escalation.
• Monitor regulatory developments assess business impact and ensure proactive compliance actions.
• Act as the regional representative to regulatory authorities including participation in inspections and external engagements.

OEM Toller & Supplier Governance

• Define and oversee the regional framework for OEM and toller QFS governance including risk assessment certification oversight performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Lead the annual OEM/toller audit program including escalation management and corrective action governance.
• Strengthen supplier QFS performance in close collaboration with Procurement and Operations teams.

Regional Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Lead regional QFS audits across factories warehouses OEMs and tollers ensuring robust follow-up and systemic improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce complaints incidents and non-conformities through strong root-cause analysis and preventive systems.
• Build a strong quality culture and customer-centric mindset across the region.
• Lead regional laboratory management and validation programs ensuring reliable test data efficient lab operations and full SHE compliance.
• Manage the regional QFS budget operating expenses and CAPEX initiatives including business case development and value realization.
• Lead QFS design for new projects and actively support R&D initiatives from a prevention and risk management perspective.

Leadership & People Development

• Build regional capability through coaching structured training and capability uplift programs for site QFS leaders and teams.
• Lead talent development succession planning and competency frameworks within the regional QFS function.
• Set objectives allocate resources manage performance and foster a high-performance collaborative regional team.

Qualifications :

  Quality & Food Safety management

  Compliance management; regulatory interpretation

  Risk management hazard analysis vulnerability assessments

  Digital QFS systems (Digital QMS LIMS SPC analytics)

  Project quality management and continuous improvement

  Action planning assessment and performance reporting

  Strong verbal and written communication in english

Additional Information :

  Ensures accountability

  Manages complexity; strategic thinking

  Courageous decisionmaking

  Optimizes work processes

  Techsavvy and changeready

  Communicates effectively

  Instills trust; leads through influence

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Social and health insurance
• Access to Training and Development 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time