Quality Control Manager

A leading food manufacturing and production company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced QC Manager to lead Quality Control and Assurance activities across its food production operations. The organization operates across food manufacturing, catering, cold storage, food processing, bakery production, and distribution, with a strong commitment to food safety, quality, hygiene, and operational excellence. The QC Manager will play a critical role in ensuring all products consistently meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The successful candidate will oversee quality systems, food safety controls, inspections, audits, laboratory coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and production processes. Responsibilities Lead the Quality Control function across food manufacturing and production operations. Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and standards. Monitor product quality throughout production, packaging, storage, and distribution processes. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and hygiene requirements. Conduct routine quality inspections and verification activities. Ensure compliance with UAE food regulations and food safety standards. Maintain and improve HACCP, GMP, GHP, and food safety management systems. Support regulatory inspections and customer audits. Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives. Investigate customer complaints and quality incidents. Plan and conduct internal quality audits. Manage external certification audits and regulatory inspections. Monitor compliance with food safety and quality management systems. Develop audit reports and improvement plans. Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout operations. Lead and develop the Quality Control team. Conduct training on food safety, hygiene, quality standards, and compliance requirements. Monitor team performance and establish quality KPIs. Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Develop quality performance dashboards and reports. Analyze quality trends, non-conformances, and corrective actions. Monitor quality KPIs and recommend improvement initiatives. Present quality performance updates to senior management. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Quality Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, Food Safety, or Quality Management are highly preferred. 10 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Food Safety. Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience. Strong experience within food manufacturing, food processing, catering, bakery production, FMCG, or food distribution environments. Proven experience implementing and managing HACCP, GMP, and food safety management systems. Experience managing audits, inspections, certifications, and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of food quality standards and quality management systems. Show more Show less