QUALITY TECHNICIAN

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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