The Assistant Manager – Hygienist at Nestlé Dubai Manufacturing is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving hygiene, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and pest management programs to ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and the production of safe, high-quality products across the factory.
About the Role – Hygiene & Food Safety Leadership at Nestlé
Core Focus: Factory hygiene, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and pest management programs
Compliance Standards: FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, and regulatory requirements
Key Activities: Hygiene audits, trend analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions
Training Focus: Coaching employees and contractors on hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices
Location: Dubai – a strategic manufacturing hub for Nestlé’s Middle East operations
Career Growth & Food Safety Impact
Strategic Location: Dubai – central to Nestlé’s Middle East manufacturing footprint
Global Brand Backing: Build a career with one of the world’s largest food and nutrition companies
Audit Readiness: Ensure ongoing compliance with major international food safety certifications
Career Growth: Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen food safety culture and operational excellence
Position Overview
This Assistant Manager – Hygienist role leads and maintains factory hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation programs, manages environmental monitoring and microbiological verification, and oversees pest management activities. You will ensure effective hygienic zoning and contamination prevention controls, conduct hygiene audits and root cause investigations, support compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and Halal standards, deliver hygiene and food safety training, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing site.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Assistant Manager – Hygienist, you directly safeguard food safety and product quality at one of the world’s most recognized food manufacturing companies, lead hygiene, sanitation, and pest management programs that keep production compliant and contamination-free, ensure audit readiness across FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and Halal standards, deliver training that builds a strong food safety culture among employees and contractors, and build a career with a globally trusted brand in Dubai’s manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities
Hygiene & Sanitation Program Management
- Lead and maintain factory hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation programs to ensure compliance with food safety standards
- Ensure effective implementation of hygienic zoning, personnel practices, and contamination prevention controls
Environmental Monitoring & Pest Management
- Manage environmental monitoring, microbiological verification, and hygiene inspections
- Oversee pest management activities and drive corrective actions to maintain a hygienic manufacturing environment
Audits & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct hygiene audits, trend analyses, and root cause investigations
- Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen food safety culture and operational excellence
Compliance & Training
- Support compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, and regulatory requirements, ensuring audit readiness
- Deliver training and coaching to employees and contractors on hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- Must have experience in the UAE and knowledge of Dubai’s food safety standards and regulations
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Food Manufacturing or Hospitality
Essential Skills
- Proficient in both written and spoken English
- Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and Halal standards
- Ability to conduct audits, investigations, and deliver effective training
About Nestlé Dubai Manufacturing
Nestlé Dubai Manufacturing LLC and Nestlé Middle East Manufacturing operate as part of one of the world’s largest food and nutrition companies, committed to producing safe, high-quality products through rigorous hygiene, sanitation, and food safety programs. Based in Dubai, the manufacturing operation upholds international certifications including FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and Halal, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance across the Middle East region.
Career Excellence: Lead hygiene and food safety programs for one of the world’s most trusted food brands in Dubai’s manufacturing sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety/Hygiene Professionals: With 3-5 years of UAE food manufacturing experience
- Microbiology/Chemistry Graduates: With hands-on hygiene and sanitation program experience
- FSSC 22000/HACCP Specialists: Experienced managing compliance and audit readiness
- Pest Management Coordinators: Comfortable overseeing corrective actions in manufacturing settings
- Hospitality Hygiene Professionals: Looking to transition into food manufacturing quality roles
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