A growing snacks food manufacturing company in Dubai, UAE is currently hiring an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Control Officer (QC Officer) to ensure that all snack food products meet strict food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
The QC Officer will be responsible for monitoring raw materials, production processes, hygiene practices, and finished products to ensure compliance with international food safety systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in snacks production, bakery manufacturing, or food processing plants who want to grow their career in the UAE food manufacturing sector.
The Quality Control Officer will play a critical role in maintaining product safety and quality across the entire snack food production process, including raw material inspection, production monitoring, product testing, and storage verification.
The candidate will ensure that all manufacturing operations follow food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control procedures required by UAE authorities and international certification systems.
Job Responsibilities
Raw Material Quality Inspection
The QC Officer will inspect all incoming raw materials used in snack food production to ensure they meet company and regulatory standards.
- Inspect and verify the quality of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials
- Review supplier Certificates of Analysis (COA) and quality documentation
- Check expiry dates, batch numbers, packaging condition, and labeling
- Verify that materials are stored under proper temperature and hygiene conditions
- Approve or reject materials according to quality specifications
Proper inspection of raw materials helps maintain the safety and consistency of snack food products.
Production Process Monitoring
The Quality Control Officer will closely monitor snack production lines to ensure all operations follow approved procedures.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitor production stages such as mixing, frying, baking, seasoning, and packaging
- Verify recipe formulation and ingredient measurements
- Monitor critical parameters including temperature, frying time, baking time, and equipment settings
- Ensure operators follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards during production
Product Quality Testing
The QC Officer will conduct routine testing to ensure snack products meet required quality specifications.
Testing activities include:
- Checking product weight and portion size
- Evaluating texture, crispness, color, and appearance
- Monitoring moisture levels and product consistency
- Conducting sensory evaluation such as taste and smell
- Collecting product samples for microbiological testing when required
These tests ensure that finished snack products meet both company quality standards and food safety regulations.
Hygiene and GMP Compliance
Maintaining high hygiene standards is essential in food manufacturing. The QC Officer will ensure strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Inspect personal hygiene practices of production staff
- Ensure proper use of protective clothing, gloves, and hairnets
- Monitor cleanliness of production areas, food contact surfaces, and equipment
- Verify cleaning and sanitation procedures
- Check pest control systems and overall facility hygiene
Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions
The QC Officer must identify and report any quality deviations during production.
Responsibilities include:
- Identify defective or non-conforming products
- Stop production in case of serious quality or food safety issues
- Report quality concerns to the QA Manager or Production Supervisor
- Assist in implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Maintain records of quality incidents and corrective measures
Storage and Warehouse Monitoring
The QC Officer will also ensure that finished snack products are stored properly.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitor warehouse temperature and humidity
- Inspect storage practices for raw materials and finished products
- Verify proper FIFO (First In First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry First Out) stock rotation
- Ensure warehouse hygiene and pest control compliance
Audit and Regulatory Compliance
The Quality Control Officer will support the company in maintaining compliance with international food safety standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in internal quality audits
- Support external certification audits
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, and food safety regulations
- Assist during regulatory inspections and food safety authority audits
- Maintain accurate quality control records and documentation
Job Qualifications
Candidates applying for this Quality Control Officer Job in Dubai should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Control within snacks manufacturing, bakery production, or food processing industry
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and food safety systems
- Experience performing quality inspections, microbiological testing, and hygiene monitoring
- Good understanding of food safety regulations in the UAE
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Ability to prepare quality reports and documentation
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
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