Position: Food Quality Controller – Beverages
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Beverage Manufacturing / Food & Beverage
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct daily quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished beverages to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Monitor and verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and ensure adherence to HACCP protocols.
- Perform sensory evaluations, microbiological and chemical analysis of beverage products.
- Review and update quality documentation, including inspection checklists, batch records, and non-conformance reports.
- Internal auditing is required as per norms.
- Investigate product quality issues, initiate corrective actions, and follow up on preventive measures.
- Ensure hygiene and sanitation standards are maintained across production and storage areas.
- Collaborate with production, R&D, and procurement teams to improve product quality and reduce waste.
- Prepare reports for internal audits, customer complaints, and regulatory inspections.
- Conduct training for production staff on GMP, hygiene, and quality procedures.
- Stay updated with UAE regulations and international food safety standards relevant to the beverage industry.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, preferably in quality assurance/control.
- Design FSMS and file keeping according to ISO standards of the company.
- Knowledge of Food Science.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and Dubai Municipality food regulations.
- Experience with lab equipment and basic chemical/microbiological testing methods.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Food quality management software is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible to work in shifts if required.
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