Food Quality Officer – Dubai Investment City

Food Quality Officer for a leading food packaging and manufacturing facility located in Dubai Investment City (DIC). This role plays a vital part in maintaining product integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within our food production environment.

The successful candidate must possess strong knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), QHSE regulations, HACCP implementation, ISO standards, and UAE health & safety laws, along with mandatory fluency in Arabic.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily quality control operations within food production and packaging lines.
• Ensure strict implementation of HACCP plans, ISO 22000 standards, GMP requirements, and food safety policies.
• Conduct routine line inspections, hygiene audits, sanitation verification, and CCP monitoring.
• Review and verify quality checks for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products.
• Maintain detailed records of quality reports, non-conformance reports (NCR), audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Investigate product deviations and implement root cause analysis and preventive measures.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure continuous compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Monitor workplace safety practices in alignment with QHSE and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Prepare documentation and assist during third-party audits, certification renewals, and regulatory inspections.
• Conduct food safety and hygiene awareness training for employees to strengthen compliance culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Quality Assurance, or related field.
• Minimum relevant experience in food manufacturing or food packaging quality control.
• Strong understanding of QHSE systems, food safety management systems, and risk assessment procedures.
• Certified in HACCP and ISO standards (mandatory requirement).
• Arabic speaker (Mandatory).
• Knowledge of UAE food safety regulations and Dubai Municipality guidelines.
• Excellent documentation, auditing, and reporting capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality gaps proactively.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Prior experience working in FMCG, food packaging, or large-scale food production facilities in the UAE.
• Familiar with internal audit processes and ISO certification maintenance.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional departments.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and food safety excellence.