Executive - Health, Safety & Quality Systems
Keells, as a leading retailer is striving to deliver its core purpose to ‘improve the quality of life for the nation’. We know that to deliver on our core purpose, we have to grow and develop Sri Lanka’s best retail team. If you want to come on this journey with us, to deliver retail excellence, then we can really support your ambitions and future growth.
What You Will Do
- Act as the Management Representative during SLSI 1432:2011 audits, ensuring audit readiness, proper documentation, and compliance at outlet level.
- Participate in periodic internal audits across outlets, focusing on food safety, GMP, occupational safety, and environmental hygiene practices.
- Assist in maintaining and updating Quality Management System (QMS) documentation in line with SLSI standards and internal requirements.
- Coordinate with outlet teams to address non-conformities identified during audits through effective corrective and preventive action plans.
- Maintain audit records and follow up on the implementation of recommendations across relevant outlets.
- Provide guidance and training to outlet staff on audit preparedness and quality compliance.
- Liaise with third-party auditors and relevant regulatory authorities when required.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to the review and enhancement of quality and safety procedures.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or a related field, with a sound understanding of food safety principles, microbiology, chemistry, and food processing techniques.
- Diploma or relevant professional certifications will be considered an added advantage.
- Good understanding of best practices in retail operations.
- Knowledge of pest control practices; exposure to entomology and pest control services will be an added advantage.
- Computer literacy, with the ability to handle documentation and reporting.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Food Safety or Quality Management Systems within the food service sector.
- Ability to work effectively in agile environments with diverse teams and multiple stakeholders.
- Strong willingness to learn, with good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Energetic and passionate individual who can collaborate closely with team members.
- Willingness to travel across the country when required.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 28/4/2026.
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