Environment, Health & Safety Executive @ Dubai

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Dubai, Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. seeks an experienced EHS Executive for a Dubai-based food and beverage manufacturing facility. You will lead environmental, health and safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across plant operations.

Advanced knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDA standards and local food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) is essential. Candidates with ammonia safety and PSM experience are preferred for this leadership role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a Food & Beverage manufacturing facility.
• Master or Bachelor degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, or related science.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance: ensure plant operations meet OSHA, EPA, FDA and local food safety regulations.
• Incident prevention & investigation: conduct RCA for incidents and near-misses; implement preventive measures.
• Industrial hygiene & chemical safety: manage chemical hazard controls and ammonia systems (PSM/RMP where applicable).
• Cross-functional training: deliver EHS training on LOTO, machine guarding and PPE.
• Audit & continuous improvement: lead internal audits and support GFSI/SQF/BRC audits.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Chemical safety

Education

Degree in Environmental Health / Safety or related science

Tools

PSM

Ammonia refrigeration

GFSI audits

SQF/BRC

LOTO

Job description

Urgent : Environment, Health & Safety Executive @ Dubai

{Candidate , currently working in Food Industry in UAE & familiar with U.A.E./ GCC Food Regulations , need only apply)

Our client is one of the first frozen food manufacturing plants in the Middle East. They are the largest private label manufacturers in GCC, & the second-largest factory in the UAE. They have 6,000+ retail outlets in UAE & around 9,000+ outlets in the G.C.C. In last two decades they have extended the distribution to neighboring GCC countries such as Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait & Qatar, the African continent in Congo, Tanzania, Ethiopia & other countries such as UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mauritius etc.

Position Summary

• They are urgently looking for an experienced EHS Executive with 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a Food & Beverage Manufacturing facility.
• Manages Environment, Health, & Safety (EH& S) through internal protocols, workplace compliance, & sustainability programs management
• Will lead safety, environmental compliance, & occupational health programs across plant operationsensuring full compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, & local food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO14001, ISO 45001).

Qualifications & Experience

• Master / Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, or related science with 5+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Proven experience managing Ammonia Safety (PSM), Machine Guarding, Wastewater/Effluent Management, & Ergonomics.
• Certifications ASP, CSP, or NEBOSH Diploma are highly preferred. OSHA 30-Hour Food Processing certification is a plus.

Key Focus Areas of EHS

• Plant & Store Safety: Conducting hazard identification, risk assessments, & daily safety audits for manufacturing & retail operations under local factory & labor acts.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Enforcing strict protocols including regular temperature logs for cold-holding storage, sanitation sweeps, & compliance with health department codes.
• Workwear & Sanitation: Partnering with specialized hygiene providers for traceable, professionally laundered uniform management to maintain clean production environments.
• Sustainability & ESG: Implementing green initiatives , energy conservation, & waste reduction across regional facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Direct plant operations to meet OSHA, EPA, & state regulatory standards. Oversee waste management, wastewater treatment, & air quality permits specific to food processing operations.
• Incident Prevention & Investigation: Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) for safety incidents, near-misses, & ergonomics risks. Implement preventive measures to lower Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
• Industrial Hygiene & Chemical Safety: Manage chemical hazard controls, including sanitizer safety, ammonia refrigeration systems (PSM/RMP compliance where applicable), & airborne dust management (e.g., flour or dry spice handling).
• Cross-Functional Training: Build & deliver EHS training for floor technicians, sanitation staff, & leadership teams regarding LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Machine Guarding, & PPE standards.
• Audit & Continuous Improvement: Lead internal audits & support third-party GFSI/SQF/BRC audits, ensuring seamless alignment between food safety & occupational EHS.