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Senior Executive - Regulatory and Compliance
Gamage Recruiters Pvt Ltd
Colombo 03 •
Full-time
What is the role?
This role plays a critical part in safeguarding Pelwatte Dairy's license-to-operate by ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Ensure compliance with applicable local and international food safety, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
- Manage licenses, permits, certifications, and regulatory submissions with timely renewals.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits (ISO, FSSC, HACCP, GMP, EMS, etc.)
- Maintain accurate compliance documentation, records, and reports.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and government institutions.
- Monitor regulatory changes and communicate implications to internal stakeholders.
- Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and compliance risk mitigation initiatives.
- Conduct compliance awareness and training sessions in collaboration with relevant teams.
What knowledge and skills are expected in an ideal candidate?
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Food Technology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Law, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in Compliance, ISO, Food Safety, Governance, or Environmental Regulations will be an advantage.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, food safety, quality systems, or audit coordination.
- Previous experience supporting or rolling out digital solutions will be an advantage.
- Prior experience in dairy, FMCG, or food manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Experience working with regulatory authorities and compliance documentation systems.