A new Pan-Asian food manufacturing startup in Dubai is seeking a highly experienced Technical Consultant to lead a complete greenfield project — from empty warehouse to fully operational production facility. This is a 6 to 12-month consultancy engagement covering factory planning, machinery selection and procurement, product development, quality system implementation, team recruitment and training, and full commercial production launch for a portfolio including fresh noodles, Asian sauces, wonton and dumpling wrappers, and frozen Asian ready-to-cook products.
About the Opportunity — Greenfield Food Manufacturing Startup, Dubai
Project Type: 100% Greenfield — from empty warehouse to fully operational production facility
Product Range: Fresh noodles, Hakka, Ramen, Udon, wonton/dumpling wrappers, Asian sauces, chilli oils, soup bases, frozen dim sum
Market: B2B Food Service — Pan-Asian cuisine segment, Dubai and wider GCC
Engagement: 6 to 12-month project-based consultancy with direct reporting to business owner
Halal Compliance: Strong understanding of Halal food manufacturing required for UAE market
Consultancy Impact & Career Opportunity
Strategic Role: Complete technical ownership of the project — concept, build, launch
Market Potential: Dubai’s fast-growing B2B food service and Asian cuisine manufacturing sector
Salary Range: AED 15,000 – AED 25,000 per month (competitive consultancy fee)
Career Growth: Rare opportunity to lead a full greenfield food manufacturing launch from scratch in UAE
Position Overview
This Technical Consultant — Pan-Asian Food Manufacturing role is a rare, high-impact opportunity to build a new food production company in Dubai from the ground up. The successful consultant will take complete technical ownership of every phase of the project — from initial factory planning and machinery procurement through to product development, quality compliance, team training, and live commercial production. The consultant will work directly with the business owner and must have personally established or commissioned food manufacturing facilities in previous roles.
Why This Role Matters: As Technical Consultant for this Pan-Asian food manufacturing greenfield project, you will design and build a brand-new production facility in Dubai, develop commercial recipes for fresh noodles and Asian sauces from scratch, select and commission all production machinery, implement full HACCP and GMP compliance systems, recruit and train key production staff, and launch the facility to live commercial production — a complete end-to-end food manufacturing achievement that is genuinely rare at this scale in the GCC.
Scope of Work — Six Project Phases
Phase 1 — Business & Factory Planning
- Develop the full manufacturing strategy for the Pan-Asian product range
- Recommend Phase 1 product portfolio and future expansion roadmap
- Prepare factory layout, production flow, and material movement plan
- Determine utility requirements: power, water, steam, compressed air, drainage, refrigeration
Phase 2 — Machinery Selection & Procurement
- Prepare detailed machinery specifications for all production lines
- Recommend suitable equipment manufacturers and source new and refurbished machinery
- Evaluate supplier quotations and assist in commercial negotiations
- Oversee complete machinery procurement process
Phase 3 — Factory Setup & Commissioning
- Supervise factory fit-out and plan all production lines
- Coordinate machinery installation and commission all production equipment
- Conduct factory acceptance testing and initial production trials
Phase 4 — Product Development
- Develop commercial recipes for fresh noodles, wrappers, sauces, and condiments
- Standardize formulations and optimize production yields
- Improve shelf life across all fresh and ambient product categories
- Develop production SOPs and prepare batch manufacturing records
Phase 5 — Quality & Compliance
- Implement full HACCP system across all production operations
- Establish GMP procedures and prepare complete quality documentation
- Develop traceability systems and create production documentation
Phase 6 — Production Launch
- Recruit key production staff including operators and supervisors
- Train all production staff and conduct trial production runs
- Resolve startup issues and support commercial production until facility operates independently
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential Experience
- Proven experience establishing or commissioning food manufacturing facilities from scratch
- Hands-on experience in fresh noodle manufacturing — Hakka, Ramen, Udon styles
- Experience with Asian sauces, condiments, chilli oils, and soup bases
- Wonton, dumpling, or wrapper production experience required
- Proven capability in food processing equipment selection and procurement
- Factory layout planning and production line design experience
- Product development and commercial scale-up experience
- Hands-on production team recruitment and training experience
Preferred Experience
- 15+ years of experience in food manufacturing — essential for this senior consultancy role
- Experience with Pan-Asian food products across multiple cuisine categories
- Previous work experience in Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Japan, Singapore, or the GCC
- Strong, practical understanding of Halal food manufacturing standards and certification
- Prior experience with food manufacturing startups and greenfield facility launches is highly desirable
Initial Product Portfolio
Phase 1 — Core Products
- Fresh Hand-Pulled Style Noodles, Hakka Noodles, Ramen Noodles, Udon Noodles
- Wonton Wrappers, Gyoza Wrappers, Dumpling Wrappers
- Asian Sauces & Marinades, Japanese Sauces, Chilli Oils & Condiments
- Soup Bases and Spice Blends
Future Expansion Products
- Frozen Dumplings, Bao Buns, Spring Rolls, Dim Sum
- Frozen Asian Ready-to-Cook Products for B2B food service sector
Who Should Apply?
- Food Manufacturing Consultants: With 15+ years experience and a track record of building production facilities from concept to commercial launch
- Pan-Asian Food Production Specialists: With hands-on noodle, wrapper, or sauce manufacturing expertise and recipe development skills
- Greenfield Project Leaders: Who have personally led factory fit-out, machinery procurement, and production commissioning for new F&B facilities
- HACCP & GMP Implementation Experts: With experience setting up full food safety compliance systems in new manufacturing environments
- GCC / Asian F&B Professionals: With experience working in Dubai, the Gulf, or key Asian food manufacturing markets like Malaysia, Taiwan, or Singapore
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