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 micro-tests (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 2-3 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.

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