FSQ Manager - Thailand

Proud to be Fonterra Here at Fonterra, we are committed to growing our people. We value you and your career progression and are excited that you are taking this next step in your career journey with us. We are proud to offer a wide variety of roles across the Co-op, ensuring that no matter what business unit or stage of life you're in, there's a good chance we've got something to suit. About the role Reporting to the Senior FSQ & Regulatory Affairs Manager (SEA), the FSQ Manager is responsible for ensuring food safety and quality (FSQ) assurance for products and operations in their market. This role supports market access, product integrity, and brand protection by monitoring legislative developments, and overseeing FSQ systems and standards. It acts as a key in-market contact for authorities and foodservice customers, while supporting the implementation of regional FSQ frameworks. The position reports to the Head of FSQ and Regulatory Affairs, SEA and works closely with the rest of the FSQ and Regulatory team Key Accountabilities * Food Safety & Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain FSQ systems and standards in line with regional frameworks and local regulatory requirements. Oversee product release processes, including inspection, testing, and documentation review. Conduct risk assessments and support incident management and product recall processes. Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure product quality and compliance. * Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary in-market contact for regulatory and FSQ matters, including engagement with government agencies, industry bodies, and foodservice customers. Provide technical support and guidance to commercial teams on regulatory and FSQ topics. Represent the organisation in regulatory forums and industry working groups. * Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of FSQ audits, and compliance documentation. Prepare reports and dashboards on FSQ performance metrics. Support internal and external audits and inspections. * Capability Building & Continuous Improvement: Provide training and guidance to in-market teams on FSQ processes. Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of best practices. Support the implementation of regional initiatives and tools related to FSQ. About You * Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Technology, or a related discipline. * At least 5-8 years of experience in food safety and quality roles, preferably in FMCG or dairy. * Strong knowledge of in-market food regulations and international FSQ standards (e.g. Codex, HACCP, ISO) * Experience with FSQ systems. Skilled in audit management and complaint handling. * Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills. Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements? At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. Or join our Talent Community by clicking [1] here, to be notified about new and relevant job opportunities. The benefits of life at Fonterra Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations. Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Applications close on 4 November 2025ReferencesVisible links1. https://fonterrakf.avature.net/talentcommunity?&source=jobads