Quality Controller

Mezzan Foods; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Sharjah. The role involves ensuring quality standards, conducting laboratory tests, and adhering to food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in food sciences and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years manufacturing experience outside UAE or 1 year in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% accuracy of quality tests.
• Respond to out-of-specification results within 15-20 minutes.
• Maintain compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP standards.

Skills

QC Laboratory Testing skills

Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation and management

Hygiene & food safety inspection skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field

Minimum HACCP Level-3 certification

Job description

Job Category

FMCG (food)

Job Description

• Accuracy of Testing Results: Ensure that 100% of quality tests are performed accurately and reported promptly during the shift to avoid process delays or product deviations.
• Timeliness of Corrective Actions: Respond to out-of-specification results within 15-20 minutes, communicating necessary adjustments to the production team.
• Shift Management Efficiency: Ensure smooth QC operations with minimal downtime, aiming for zero missed tests or incomplete documentation.
• Compliance with Food Safety Standards: Maintain 100% compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP standards by strictly following SOPs.
• Issue Reporting and Resolution: Report all quality and food safety issues promptly to the Assistant Technical Manager, ensuring proper escalation and resolution.
• Documentation and Traceability: Record shift QC & production monitoring, test results, deviations, and corrective actions in real time with zero backlog.
• Continuous Improvement Participation: Contribute to root cause analysis and process improvements based on quality trends or test failures.
• Safety & Hygiene Compliance: Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene protocols, aiming for zero non-compliance incidents during the shift.
• Shift Reporting: Complete and submit accurate shift reports to the Assistant Technical Manager at shift end.

Skills

• QC Laboratory Testing skills
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation and management
• Experience in testing methods & procedures, hygiene & food safety inspection skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
• Minimum HACCP Level-3 certification; additional food safety trainings are desirable
• At least 2 years manufacturing experience outside UAE or 1 year in UAE
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

About The Business

We, The KITCO ‘Bunny’, is a recognized mascot loved across the Middle East. With over 50 years of dedication, KITCO provides high-quality snacks to families in the region. Our product range includes natural potato chips ‘NICE’, gourmet chips like Kettle Cooked, Bliss, Stix, among others. Our manufacturing facilities are located in Kuwait, KSA, UAE, and Qatar under Mezzan Holding Co.

Mezzan Holding Co. is a prominent conglomerate in the Middle East with over 75 years of heritage. Headquartered in Kuwait, it operates in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan, employing over 8,500 people from more than 50 nationalities. The company distributes over 34,000 SKUs, provides over 100,000 meals daily, and operates extensive manufacturing facilities across the region. It partners with renowned brands in FMCG and healthcare sectors.

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