Food Safety and Compliance Lead

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foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and strategic
Food Safety & Compliance Lead
to lead food safety and regulatory efforts across relevant APAC countries. This senior role oversees the development and execution of food safety standards, compliance systems, and regulatory management across 6 markets, each with its own complexity. You will manage a team of 6 direct reports (one per country), ensuring consistent execution, performance tracking, and a strong culture of compliance across the region.
You will act as the primary driver of food safety excellence, regulatory coordination, and audit programs, and serve as the key interface between local authorities, internal teams, and global stakeholders. This role is hands-on but also strategic—ideal for someone who can balance operational rigor with high-level leadership. If you're excited to shape the future of food safety across countries and lead regional initiatives that make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Mission
Lead the food safety and compliance agenda across 6 countries, overseeing local execution through direct reports in each market
Build and maintain high standards for food safety, hygiene, and regulated product compliance (e.g., tobacco, pharmacy, alcohol)
Develop and implement regional frameworks for HACCP, SOPs, food recall management, and issue resolution
Design and roll out internal audit programs, dashboards, and regional scorecards with clear KPIs and action plans
Coach and develop your country-level food safety managers, ensuring alignment with regional strategy and local execution
Be the senior point of contact for regulatory bodies, supporting high-level discussions and risk management
Ensure business continuity and food safety readiness across all countries, especially during incidents or crises
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in food safety, compliance, or quality management, ideally with regional oversight
Proven track record leading multi-country teams and managing distributed direct reports
Strong knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, GHP) and regulated product compliance
Confident in managing stakeholders across operations, legal, and government agencies
Analytical mindset, excellent communicator, and hands-on when needed
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Willingness to travel across the region based on needs
Additional Information
Why Join foodpanda?
Play a key leadership role in a fast-scaling fresh commerce business
Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of quick commerce and food quality
Enjoy a collaborative international environment with high ownership and learning opportunities
Competitive package, benefits, and travel opportunities across APAC and Europe
Access to internal tools and learning platforms to support your growth
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function General Business
Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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