Quality Assurance/quality Control Manager

Silver Line Gate Foodstuff Manufacturing LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 268,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Growth-oriented environment

Career development opportunities

Team collaboration

Job summary

Silver Line Gate Foodstuff Manufacturing LLC is seeking a seasoned Quality Control Manager for its Dubai operations. The role oversees quality control, food safety, and regulatory compliance across all stages of production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality control within FMCG, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of HACCP, GMP, GHP, and ISO 22000. UAE regulations familiarity is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Control/QA within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GHP, food safety and quality systems.
• Experience with audits, inspections, CAPA, and customer complaints.
• Leadership and communication skills with cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality Control and Food Safety functions across manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, SOPs, and food safety standards.
• Monitor quality from raw materials to dispatch and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate internal audits and support regulatory inspections.
• Review lab results and drive CAPA and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Food safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology/ Food Science/ Microbiology/ Chemistry

Tools

HACCP

GMP

GHP

ISO 22000

Job description

We’re Hiring: Quality Control Manager – Food Manufacturing

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Food Manufacturing / Dairy & Food Products

Department: Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Experience: 5+ years in Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Quality Control Manager to oversee and manage quality control and food safety activities across our food manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all raw materials, production processes, finished products, hygiene standards, and quality systems comply with company requirements and applicable UAE food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Quality Control and Food Safety functions within the manufacturing facility.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, SOPs, and food safety standards.
• Monitor quality at every stage, from raw material receiving to production, packaging, storage, and dispatch.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of production areas, equipment, storage facilities, and employee hygiene practices.
• Monitor and verify CCPs, GMP, GHP, HACCP, and other food safety control measures.
• Review laboratory and quality test results and take corrective action where required.
• Investigate customer complaints, product quality issues, non-conformities, and deviations.
• Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and monitor their effectiveness.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, procurement, maintenance, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
• Conduct internal audits and support external and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, inspection documents, and compliance records.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory and quality control equipment.
• Train employees on food safety, hygiene, GMP, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Monitor supplier and raw material quality and coordinate supplier quality evaluations when required.
• Support product development, trials, shelf-life studies, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare regular quality performance reports and management reports.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce product defects, wastage, customer complaints, and quality-related losses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance within the food manufacturing or FMCG industry.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GHP, food safety, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of UAE food safety requirements and regulatory standards will be an advantage.
• Experience in handling audits, inspections, non-conformities, CAPA, and customer complaints.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a team and work effectively with production and other departments.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Candidates with dairy, food processing, or manufacturing experience will be preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• HACCP Certification
• ISO 22000 / Food Safety Management System
• Internal Auditor Certification
• Lead Auditor Certification will be an advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Professional and growth-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work with a growing food manufacturing organization
• Career development opportunities

Join us and help us maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.