Quality Technician 105918

McCormick; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company based in Dubai is seeking a Quality Technician. Responsibilities include conducting quality control activities, managing laboratory analyses, and supporting compliance with legislative regulations. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in food science, minimum of 3 years experience in the food industry, and fluent English skills. The position requires flexibility in shift patterns and strong analytical capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to quality excellence in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Minimum 3 years in the Food Industry.
• Knowledge or working knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP.
• Lead or internal auditor certification is required.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality control activities to ensure adherence to standards.
• Conduct quality tests for processes and finished products.
• Manage the calibration of equipment and pest control.
• Participate in internal audits and support third-party audits.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of BRCGS

HACCP risk management understanding

Education

BSc in food science or food technology

Job description

Quality Technician

Dubai UAE

Main Responsibilities

• Carrying out quality control activities in a shift system in Dubai Production facilities in a customer oriented manner in a way that ensures all quality standards
• Provide quality controls and conduct quality control tests for the process and finished product.
• Approval of products conforming to standards (Positive release)
• Checking the compliance of raw materials with quality standards.
• Conduct physical chemical sensory analysis and manage microtests (to contact the external laboratory) for the relevant products.
• Prepare analysis certificate for products
• Conduct regular facility rounds with the Operation Team Leader make the report and follow up the closure of the finding.
• Conduct monthly GMP audit and confirm the CAPA and closure update on intelex.
• Identifying nonconformities and taking preventive actions. Manage quality notification for both RM & FG and follow up closure.
• Investigating customer complaints with production supervisors.
• To follow business quality standard management policies that are compatible with regional global standards.
• Supporting the new product manufacturing process.
• Monitor and verify the EMP (swab) program.
• Pest control management and follow ups.
• Manage calibration of equipments.
• Participate and support in internal audits.
• Conduct allergen /CCP/ cleaning validations as per schedule or as required.
• Conduct traceability and mock recall in coordination with the Quality & Food Safety
• Effectively taking part to support customer and third party audits.
• Support incident management program.
• Support food defense program.
• Flexible in shift patterns.
• Ensure that a safe working environment and site philosophy is maintained.
• Ensure that the factory is in full compliance with all legislative regulations

Candidate Profile

• BSc in food science or food technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 23 years in the Food Industry.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge or working knowledge of BRCGS.
• Lead or internal auditor certification.
• Strong working knowledge of food processes HACCP risk management and sanitation ideally gained in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication negotiation and influencing skills.
• Understanding of the commercial environment and customers requirements and expectations.
• Good analytical skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Ready to work in shift patterns.