Quality Manager

Gulf Processing Industries (GPI) L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Processing Industries LLC GPI is seeking a Quality Manager to lead and strengthen the QA function across the organization. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with international food safety standards, and implement robust quality systems to enhance efficiency and product excellence.

The role reports to the Plant Manager and operates at the DIP plant, focusing on safeguarding food safety, quality control, and customer audits while leading a team to uphold high standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in food technology, microbiology, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years in food manufacturing with 3+ years in management.
• Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, BRCGS, ISO, HACCP, GMP.
• Experience with audits, regulatory inspections, and QA systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance department and ensure compliance with international food safety and regulatory standards.
• Oversee corporate food safety and quality control programs across manufacturing facilities.
• Develop, implement and review SOPs, policies and quality protocols to align with standards and needs.
• Manage customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and implement CAPA.
• Conduct and facilitate internal and external audits including customer and certification audits.
• Define and monitor quality standards for materials, packaging, in-process checks, and finished products.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to enhance skills and ensure QA compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Food safety standards

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in food tech or microbiology

Job description

Responsibilities

Gulf Processing Industries LLC GPI is seeking Quality Manager This person will be working at DIP plant and reporting to the Plant Manager The Quality Manager will lead and strengthen the Quality Assurance QA function across the organization This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement ensuring compliance with international food safety standards and implementing robust quality systems to enhance operational efficiency and product excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance department and ensure compliance with international food safety and regulatory standards such as FSSC 22000 BRCGS ISO 22000:2018 Halal Kosher USFDA and other export-related requirements
• Oversee corporate food safety and quality control programs across manufacturing facilities
• Develop implement and periodically review SOPs policies and quality protocols to align with the latest standards and operational needs
• Manage customer complaints conduct root cause analysis RCA and implement corrective and preventive actions CAPA
• Conduct and facilitate internal and external audits including customer and certification audits
• Define and monitor quality standards for raw materials packaging materials in-process checks and finished products
• Provide training and guidance to team members to enhance their skills and ensure compliance with QA systems Drive continuous improvement initiatives to upgrade manufacturing units and ensure legal and food safety compliance Lead and develop the QA team ensuring effective structure motivation and accountability Prepare and present monthly reports on departmental performance and key quality metrics to management

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in food technology, microbiology, or a related discipline.

Experience Required:Minimum 8–10 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, BRCGS, ISO, HACCP, GMP, and other international standards. Proven experience in handling customer audits, regulatory inspections, and quality management systems.Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure smooth QA operations.