Assistant Manager – Food Quality Assurance and Compliance

Wanted an experienced and proactive Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance & Compliance to oversee and strengthen an FMCG- Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) systems in line with UAE regulations and international standards. This role is ideal for a dynamic professional with proven expertise in food safety, compliance management, and continuous improvement processes within the food industry.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant QHSE experience in the UAE food industry.
• Certifications: Approved Dubai Municipality Trainer for Basic Food Safety Training.
• Standards Expertise: In-depth knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ESG, and Sustainability Certifications.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong familiarity with UAE GSO standards, ESMA, and Dubai Municipality regulations.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in risk assessment, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and auditing (internal and supplier).
• Training & Auditing: Demonstrated experience in training program development, internal & supplier audits, and certification management.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Job Responsibilities

• Compliance & Certification:
  • Implement, monitor, and maintain compliance with UAE/GSO regulations and international certification systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
  • Ensure all processes meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to food safety, occupational health & safety, and environmental sustainability.
  • Develop and implement preventive strategies to address potential non-compliances.
• Training & Awareness:
  • Plan, design, and deliver QHSE training programs for employees at all levels.
  • Ensure training is updated with current industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions:
  • Lead investigations into customer complaints and non-conformance reports.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
  • Analyze and track QHSE performance metrics on a monthly basis.
  • Present detailed reports and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Auditing & Supplier Management:
  • Conduct internal and external supplier audits to ensure adherence to QHSE standards.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and service providers to improve compliance and quality standards.
• Documentation & Records Management:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all compliance activities, audit findings, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure document control systems meet certification and audit requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with operations, procurement, production, and management teams to drive QHSE improvement initiatives.
  • Support sustainability and ESG programs aligned with company goals.

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