Government Affairs Specialist

A brilliant career opportunity has arisen for an experienced Licensing, Permit, and Government Liaison Supervisor to work for Godrej Indonesia. Godrej Consumer Product Limited (GCPL), an India-based company, acquired the PT Megasari Makmur group (now operating as PT Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia) engaged in home care in 2010. GCPI has now grown into a leading Home and Personal Care company in Indonesia, with factories located in Bogor and Bekasi. GCPI is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where individuals of all ethnicities, social background, age, religion, gender, also people with disabilities are welcomed and empowered to express themselves.

GCPI's flagship brands includes HIT in the household insecticide category, Stella in the air freshener category, and Mitu in the baby care and baby wipes category which are all market leaders in their respective categories. GCPI's brand portfolio also includes other household favorites such as NYU, Proclin, Biosol, Klinpak, Polytex, Carrera, Cap Gajah, Shock, Saniter, all popular brands that can be found in most Indonesian households.

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Job Purpose

To lead and manage end‑to‑end licensing and permitting activities for multiple manufacturing sites of Godrej Indonesia, ensuring full regulatory compliance, uninterrupted operations, and effective engagement with government authorities at central and local levels

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and own the end‑to‑end management of licenses and permits for manufacturing operations across multiple sites (Gunung Putri, Kendal, Bekasi).
2. Manage and oversee complex manufacturing‑related permits, including but not limited to: OSS‑RBA licenses and compliance, Environmental permits (UKL‑UPL / AMDAL and amendments), Building and operational permits (KRK, PBG/IMB, SLF), Andalalin, K3, and other technical permits required for manufacturing operations
3. Act as the primary liaison with government authorities, both central and regional, including during inspections, audits, verification processes, and regulatory engagements.
4. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate licensing and permitting risks, including permit discrepancies, compliance gaps, and regulatory changes that may impact manufacturing continuity.
5. Coordinate all permit changes arising from operational modifications, such as expansion, changes in production capacity, production line additions, layout changes, or business activities.
6. Oversee the monitoring, renewal, and post‑licensing obligations of all permits and licenses, ensuring no lapse or operational disruption.
7. Investigate, evaluate, and resolve queries, findings, warning letters, or enforcement actions related to licensing and permitting, including coordination with regulatory or law enforcement authorities when required.
8. Develop, implement, and continuously improve licensing governance frameworks, systems, and SOPs to support multi‑site manufacturing operations.
9. Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders (Legal, GA, PSO, Plant Operations) to ensure all regulatory requirements are understood and implemented consistently.
10. Ensure timely communication of new or updated regulatory requirements to relevant permit custodians and business owners to mitigate compliance risks.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university (Law, Environmental Studies, or related discipline preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands‑on experience managing licensing and permitting for manufacturing facilities, preferably in FMCG or other regulated industries, with proven exposure to multi‑site operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing‑related licensing and permitting frameworks across the full lifecycle (initial issuance, renewal, amendment, and expansion).
• Solid knowledge of OSS‑RBA and sector‑specific regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience handling government inspections, audits, and compliance issue resolution.
• Strong ability to navigate regulatory dynamics between national regulations and local government practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills with government authorities.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and highly resourceful with strong risk‑assessment capability.
• Able to work under regulatory pressure with high accountability and ownership mindset.
• Fluent speaking in English is a must.