Food Safety QHSE Officer

Meat and Meat Products processing company in Sharjah, UAE, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QHSE Officer to support quality assurance, food safety, occupational health, and environmental compliance across production, warehouse, and operational activities.

Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Meat Processing, Frozen Food Manufacturing and FMCG
Experience: 2–4 Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology or a related field
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancies: 1
Nationality: Open to All Nationalities
Gender: Open to All Genders

The successful candidate will help ensure that meat products and frozen food operations comply with established quality standards, food safety regulations, hygiene requirements, and internal QHSE procedures. The role involves conducting inspections, monitoring production and storage conditions, maintaining documentation, investigating non-conformities, and coordinating corrective and preventive actions.

Candidates with 2–4 years of experience in meat processing, frozen food manufacturing, FMCG, or related food production environments are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Quality Assurance and Product Inspection

• Conduct routine quality inspections of raw materials, incoming meat products, ingredients, packaging materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods.
• Perform sampling, visual inspections, and product quality checks to verify compliance with approved specifications.
• Monitor production activities to ensure products meet established quality, safety, and hygiene requirements.
• Identify product defects, contamination risks, packaging issues, and deviations from quality standards.
• Support product evaluations, laboratory testing activities, and investigations into quality-related concerns.
• Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.

Food Safety and HACCP Compliance

• Monitor compliance with HACCP plans, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable food safety requirements.
• Verify hygiene practices among employees, including personal hygiene, protective clothing, handwashing, and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor cleaning and disinfection activities across production areas, equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces.
• Check temperature monitoring records and storage conditions for chilled, frozen, and other temperature-controlled products.
• Ensure proper handling of raw and processed meat products to prevent cross-contamination and temperature abuse.
• Monitor pest control activities, waste management, and general housekeeping standards.
• Report food safety hazards and recommend corrective actions to maintain product safety and regulatory compliance.

QHSE Monitoring and Compliance

• Support the implementation and monitoring of company Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) policies and procedures.
• Identify operational hazards, unsafe practices, and workplace risks within production and warehouse areas.
• Report incidents, near misses, non-conformities, and unsafe conditions to the responsible management team.
• Assist in monitoring workplace safety practices, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with established safety procedures.
• Support environmental housekeeping, waste segregation, and responsible waste disposal practices.
• Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and follow-up activities to improve workplace safety and operational compliance.

Warehouse, Storage and Traceability

• Monitor storage conditions for raw meat, frozen products, finished goods, and packaging materials.
• Verify compliance with FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) stock rotation practices, as applicable.
• Check product expiry dates, batch identification, labelling, and stock segregation.
• Maintain product traceability records and support mock recalls and product recall investigations.
• Verify that temperature-controlled storage areas operate within specified limits and that temperature records are maintained.
• Coordinate with warehouse, procurement, and supply chain teams to address storage, handling, and product quality concerns.

Documentation, Audits and Corrective Actions

• Maintain accurate quality inspection reports, food safety monitoring records, temperature logs, hygiene checklists, and QHSE documentation.
• Record non-conformities and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Assist with internal audits, external inspections, customer audits, and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Investigate customer complaints and product quality incidents, helping identify root causes and suitable corrective actions.
• Support the review and updating of SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments, and other QHSE documents.
• Prepare routine compliance reports and communicate significant findings to the relevant departments.
• Ensure records are maintained accurately and are readily available for audits and management reviews.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with production, quality, warehouse, procurement, maintenance, and supply chain teams to maintain consistent quality and safety standards.
• Communicate food safety concerns and operational non-conformities promptly.
• Support employee awareness and training activities related to food hygiene, HACCP, GMP, workplace safety, and QHSE procedures.
• Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives to reduce product defects, prevent contamination, and improve operational performance.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, food safety, or QHSE operations.
• Previous experience in meat processing, frozen food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar food production environment is preferred.
• Good knowledge of HACCP principles, GMP, GHP, food hygiene, and quality management systems.
• Understanding of food safety hazards, contamination prevention, temperature control, traceability, and product handling requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO management system standards and internal audit procedures.
• HACCP, food safety, or relevant QHSE certification is an advantage.
• Strong inspection, documentation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify non-conformities, investigate issues, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Ability to work in a production and warehouse environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

Recommended Certifications

Candidates seeking to strengthen their profile for QHSE Officer jobs in the UAE meat and food manufacturing industry may consider:

• HACCP Certification
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Training
• GMP and Food Hygiene Training
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Training

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