Food Safety and Compliance Lead

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Regional Lead of Food Safety & Compliance to lead food safety and regulatory efforts across all Pandora countries. This senior role oversees the development and execution of food safety standards, compliance systems, and regulatory management across 11 markets, each with its own complexity. You will manage a team of 11 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 for Pandora across 11 countries, overseeing local execution through direct reports in each market
• Build and maintain high standards for food safety, hygiene, and regulated product compliance (, 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

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