A leading food manufacturing organization in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking a HACCP System Compliance Officer to lead and strengthen food safety compliance, quality assurance programs, and regulatory standards across manufacturing operations.

HACCP professionals with a strong background in food manufacturing, food processing, quality assurance, food safety audits, HACCP implementation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with UAE food safety regulations, international food safety standards, and company policies while promoting a strong food safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Quality Management

• Ensure full compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements across food manufacturing operations.
• Maintain compliance with GFSI-recognized standards, food safety regulations, and internal quality policies.
• Conduct routine quality inspections throughout production, warehousing, and distribution processes.
• Identify quality issues, non-conformities, and process deviations while implementing effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Warehouse, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to maintain quality excellence.
• Develop, review, and update quality documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and quality records.
• Strengthen the organization’s food safety and quality culture through coaching and employee engagement.

Food Safety Management

• Implement and maintain the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in accordance with ISO 22000, HACCP, and company food safety standards.
• Monitor and verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs).
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Warehouse Practices (GWP), sanitation, hygiene, pest control, allergen management, and temperature monitoring programs.
• Monitor food safety throughout raw material receiving, processing, packaging, storage, and product distribution.
• Verify cleaning and sanitation procedures to maintain hygienic production environments.
• Conduct food safety risk assessments and support hazard analysis activities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE food safety legislation and international food safety requirements.

Internal & External Audits

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in internal audits, supplier audits, and third-party certification audits.
• Lead audit preparation for GFSI, ISO 22000, HACCP verification, and regulatory inspections.
• Conduct facility inspections covering:
  • Production areas
  • Warehouses
  • Cold storage facilities
  • Delivery vehicles
  • Trucks and tankers
• Investigate food safety incidents and customer complaints.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement effective CAPA programs.
• Monitor corrective actions until full compliance is achieved.
• Maintain audit documentation and compliance records.

Facility Hygiene & Compliance

• Conduct routine hygiene inspections across manufacturing facilities.
• Verify compliance with:
  • Personal hygiene requirements
  • Cleaning and sanitation programs
  • Pest control systems
  • Waste management procedures
  • Environmental monitoring
• Support factory compliance with food safety regulations and certification requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing operations consistently meet food safety and quality standards.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare quality assurance reports and food safety compliance reports.
• Analyze quality performance indicators and food safety metrics.
• Support customer complaint investigations and product quality reviews.
• Escalate food safety risks and compliance issues to management.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.

Leadership, Training & Food Safety Culture

• Deliver employee training on:
  • HACCP Principles
  • GMP
  • GHP
  • GWP
  • ISO 22000
  • Food Safety Management Systems
  • Hygiene and Sanitation
  • GFSI Standards
• Support competency development across production and quality teams.
• Promote continuous improvement and strengthen food safety awareness throughout the organization.

Budget & Performance Support

• Assist in monitoring departmental budgets.
• Track quality-related operational costs.
• Support cost reduction initiatives without compromising food safety and product quality.
• Contribute to performance reporting and operational efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Food Microbiology
  • Quality Assurance
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Food Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications are highly preferred:
  • HACCP
  • ISO 22000
  • GFSI
  • GMP
  • Internal Auditor
  • Lead Auditor
  • Food Safety Management Systems

Experience Required

• Experience in Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, FMCG, Dairy, Beverage, Bakery, Meat, Poultry, or Ready-to-Eat food production.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • HACCP implementation
  • ISO 22000
  • Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • GFSI Standards (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS, SQF)
  • UAE food safety regulations
  • Internal and external audits
  • Food hygiene and sanitation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • CAPA and Root Cause Analysis
• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Food Safety Management Software
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Audit Documentation
• Risk Assessment
• Statistical Quality Control
• Document Control Systems
• ERP Systems (preferred)

Essential Skills

• HACCP Implementation
• Food Safety Compliance
• ISO 22000
• Internal Auditing
• Supplier Quality Management
• Risk Assessment
• CAPA Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Leadership & Team Development
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Attention to Detail