Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, is hiring an Assistant Food Safety Manager for its factory operations in Dubai, UAE. In this critical role, you will support the Factory Quality Assurance Manager in driving a strong food safety culture across the entire factory, coordinate the implementation of FSSC 22000 requirements, manage digital HACCP studies, lead allergen and foreign body prevention programmes, deliver food safety training, and ensure full compliance with the Dubai Municipality Food Code and Nestlé’s global quality management systems — all within one of the UAE’s most prestigious FMCG manufacturing environments.
About Nestlé Dubai Factory — Global FMCG Excellence
Company: Nestlé — the world’s number one food and beverage FMCG company operating in 190+ countries
Standard: FSSC 22000, HACCP, Nestlé Quality Management System, Dubai Municipality Food Code compliance
Programme: Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) — zero defects, root cause analysis, best practice sharing
Scope: Factory-wide food safety culture, allergen management, foreign body prevention, pathogen monitoring
Role Reports To: Factory Quality Assurance Manager — Dubai manufacturing site
Why Join Nestlé as Food Safety Manager in Dubai?
Global Brand: Build your food safety career inside one of the world’s most recognized and respected FMCG companies
Tax-Free UAE Income: Competitive Nestlé compensation package in Dubai’s zero-income-tax environment
Career Growth: Access to Nestlé’s global network, cross-market development, and continuous excellence programmes
Cutting-Edge Systems: Work with digital HACCP platforms, FSSC 22000 frameworks, and world-class food safety tools
Position Overview
This Assistant Food Safety Manager role at Nestlé’s Dubai factory is a full-time, on-site position that sits at the heart of the factory’s food safety and quality assurance operations. Working directly alongside the Factory Quality Assurance Manager, you will take ownership of implementing and continuously improving the Food Safety Management System in line with FSSC 22000, HACCP, and Dubai Municipality Food Code requirements. The role spans training delivery, digital HACCP management, allergen and foreign body control, pathogen monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practice audits, and cross-functional project support. If you are a food science graduate with a passion for food safety excellence and a track record of implementing quality assurance programmes in FMCG or manufacturing environments, Nestlé Dubai wants to hear from you.
Why This Role Matters: As Assistant Food Safety Manager at Nestlé Dubai, you are directly responsible for protecting consumers by building a zero-defect food safety culture across an entire FMCG manufacturing site, implementing globally recognized FSSC 22000 and HACCP frameworks that set the benchmark for food safety in the UAE, contributing to Nestlé’s Continuous Excellence program with real impact on product quality and process improvement, delivering meaningful training that builds lasting food safety competence at every level of the factory, and advancing a high-value international food safety career within the world’s largest food company.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Culture & Awareness
- Promote food safety awareness across the entire factory and actively contribute to building food safety competence across all functions
- Support the Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) programme in the pursuit of zero defects, including leading root cause analysis after food safety incidents
- Ensure benchmarking and sharing of food safety best practices across the factory and wider Nestlé network
- Champion a culture of food safety ownership at every level of the factory workforce through engagement and leadership
FSSC 22000 & Food Safety Management System
- Coordinate the implementation of FSSC 22000 specific requirements and apply the continuous improvement cycle to the overall Food Safety Management System
- Establish and manage digital HACCP studies and all HACCP-related activities including validation, verification, and reviews across all product categories
- Ensure HACCP documentation remains fully up to date and compliant with the Dubai Municipality Food Code and applicable local regulations
- Support compliance with Nestlé Quality Management System and Nestlé Food Safety Management System requirements and applicable global standards
Allergen & Foreign Body Management
- Coordinate all foreign body prevention and management activities including incident investigations and detection and rejection equipment management
- Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and working instructions for allergen management, foreign body checklists, and related prerequisite programmes
- Ensure proper cascading of allergen and foreign body SOPs to all relevant factory stakeholders and departments
- Verify that allergen management controls are effectively implemented and consistently maintained across all production lines
Training & Competence Development
- Deliver structured training programmes covering Basic Food Hygiene, HACCP, Food Defense, Allergen Management, and Foreign Body Prevention
- Develop and update training materials aligned with current FSSC 22000, Dubai Municipality Food Code, and Nestlé internal standards
- Support the competence development of food safety capabilities across all factory functions through coaching and practical guidance
- Track training completion, assess understanding, and identify gaps to ensure a fully competent and food-safety-aware workforce
Audits, Monitoring & Project Support
- Conduct Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits and verifications of HACCP compliance, allergen management, and foreign body prevention across the factory
- Manage overall pathogen monitoring in the factory to ensure compliance with internal Nestlé requirements and local regulatory standards
- Support the implementation of the Food Defense Plan in coordination with all relevant factory and corporate stakeholders
- Support the project management process by ensuring food safety requirements are incorporated from early-stage new product and process development through all project stages
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- University degree or equivalent — Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, or a closely related discipline is strongly preferred
- Formal training or certification in FSSC 22000, HACCP, or food safety management systems is a significant advantage
Experience Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in successfully implementing food safety and quality assurance programmes in FMCG, manufacturing, or related environments
- Experience participating in project teams, improvement initiatives, and audit activities alongside senior food safety professionals
- Background in establishing professional networks within factories or cross-market food safety teams is highly desirable
- Prior exposure to allergen management, foreign body prevention, pathogen monitoring, or food defense planning is a strong asset
Essential Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP principles, GMP auditing, and food safety management systems
- Excellent communication, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement skills across multicultural factory teams
- Analytical, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to completion
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage multiple food safety workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
About Nestlé — The World’s Largest Food & Beverage Company
Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company, present in over 190 countries with a portfolio of more than 2,000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites. The company is committed to unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. At Nestlé’s Dubai factory, a world-class team of food safety, quality, and manufacturing professionals work together to deliver products that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability — every single day.
Nestlé invests deeply in its people through continuous learning, cross-functional development, and a culture of excellence that empowers every team member to make a meaningful impact on food safety and product quality at a global scale.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: With hands-on FSSC 22000 or HACCP implementation experience in FMCG or food manufacturing
- QA Specialists in Food Manufacturing: Ready to step into a broader food safety management role at a global brand
- HACCP & Allergen Management Professionals: With digital HACCP system experience and strong audit credentials
- Food Safety Trainers: Who can develop and deliver impactful training programmes across diverse factory teams
- Ambitious UAE-Based Professionals: Seeking a high-impact food safety role within one of the world’s leading FMCG companies
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