Senior Quality Controller – Food Manufacturing

Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Food Manufacturing

Experience Required: 4–6 years in Quality Control (FMCG preferred)
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Control Operations:
  Oversee all quality control processes across production lines to ensure product consistency, safety, and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure full adherence to international and local food safety standards, including ISO 22000, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Quality Audits & Inspections:
  Plan and conduct routine quality audits, in-process checks, and inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished goods.
• Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA):
  Identify quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to continuously improve quality performance.

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• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain detailed records of quality parameters, test results, deviations, and corrective actions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Training & Team Supervision:
  Supervise, mentor, and train junior quality control personnel to maintain high performance and ensure compliance with SOPs and quality protocols.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  Work closely with production, procurement, and R&D teams to resolve quality-related issues and support new product development from a quality perspective.

Job Qualifications

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in quality control within the food manufacturing industry, preferably in FMCG environments.
• Technical Knowledge:
  In-depth understanding of food safety regulations, quality control systems, and relevant certifications such as ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP.
• Leadership Abilities:
  Demonstrated experience in leading and developing quality control teams, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to Detail:
  Ability to identify inconsistencies, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure high levels of accuracy in quality checks.
• Communication Skills:
  Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively report quality findings and interact with internal and external stakeholders.