A Dubai food manufacturing factory is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Specialist to support quality control across production, warehouse, and logistics operations. Reporting to the Manager, Quality Control, you’ll help run the food safety management system under BRCGS, FSSC 22000, and HACCP, and keep the factory ready for third-party, customer, and regulatory audits. As Quality Assurance Specialist, you’ll support the food safety management system across the whole factory; prepare product specifications for every manufactured item; deliver on-the-job training to production and warehouse staff; coordinate documents for HACCP, FSSC, BRC, organic, and halal audits as well as municipality, SFDA, USFDA, and customer inspections; manage the complaint log and corrective actions; verify HACCP records; supervise QC activities including CCP monitoring and label checks; prepare trend analysis reports; and support mock recall testing. The role calls for at least seven years in the food industry, with three or more in quality specialist positions.
About the Factory — Food Manufacturing Quality in Dubai
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Operations: Production, warehouse, and logistics
Certifications: BRCGS, FSSC 22000, HACCP, halal, and organic audits
Inspections: Dubai Municipality, SFDA, USFDA, and customer audits
Reports To: Manager, Quality Control
Quality Assurance Specialist Role — Food Safety Systems & Audit Readiness
Department: Quality Control & Assurance
Primary Focus: FSMS support, audits, specifications, training, complaints
Scope: Production, warehouse, and logistics across the factory
Mission: Keeping every product safe, compliant, and audit-ready
Quality Assurance Specialist Position Overview
The Quality Assurance Specialist role supports the quality control activities that protect food safety from raw material to dispatch. You’ll work across production, warehouse, and logistics, assisting the Manager, Quality Control in putting the food safety management system into practice throughout the factory. That system is built on BRCGS, FSSC 22000, HACCP, and other audit frameworks, and your job is to help make it work every day. Preparation is a big part of the role. You’ll coordinate the documents needed for third-party audits such as HACCP, FSSC 22000, BRC, organic, and halal certifications, and for inspections by Dubai Municipality, SFDA, USFDA, and customers. Product information matters as well, so you’ll prepare product specifications for each manufactured item, along with label information, ingredient details, and nutrition facts that meet the requirements of each country. When complaints come in, from customers or internally, you’ll log them and help drive corrective and preventive action so the same issue doesn’t recur. Day-to-day verification keeps standards steady: you’ll check HACCP records and checklists, oversee QC supervisors’ work on critical control point monitoring, storage control, production checks, and incoming and outgoing goods, and make sure the paperwork matches the practice on the floor. Trend analysis on complaints, microbiological results, and environmental monitoring helps the team see where to focus, and you’ll support mock recall testing so the business is prepared if a product must be withdrawn. Training is part of the job too, as you deliver on-the-job instruction to production and warehouse staff.
As Quality Assurance Specialist, you’ll bring deep knowledge of food safety systems, audit preparation, and product compliance, while building the leadership and communication habits that a senior quality team relies on. The ideal candidate has at least seven years of experience in the food industry, including three years or more in quality specialist positions, and at least two years working in a BRCGS or FSSC 22000 V6 certified company. An undergraduate or master’s degree in microbiology or another food science discipline is expected. Certification as a BRCGS lead or internal auditor, and as an FSSC 22000 V6 lead or internal auditor, is highly valued, along with halal and organic training certificates. Full proficiency in written and spoken English and a valid UAE driving licence are required. For experienced food safety professionals in Dubai, this role offers the chance to shape audit readiness and quality across a working food factory.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Assurance Specialist in Dubai, you protect consumers by keeping food safety systems working on the factory floor, lead audit preparation that keeps certifications and customer confidence intact, translate standards like BRCGS and FSSC 22000 into daily practice, coach production and warehouse teams, investigate complaints and drive lasting corrective action, and build a senior career in food quality assurance in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities & QA Duties
Food Safety Management System
- Support the Manager, QC in implementing the FSMS across the factory
- Apply BRCGS, FSSC 22000, and HACCP requirements in daily work
- Maintain alignment with other audit system requirements
- Verify that FSMS procedures are followed on every shift
- Identify gaps and recommend system improvements
- Keep the food safety culture visible across the site
Product Specifications & Compliance Information
- Prepare product specifications for every manufactured item
- Prepare specifications for new product launches
- Prepare label information and product images
- Compile ingredient details and nutrition facts for labels
- Meet the labeling requirements of each country
- Support product registration with the logistics team
Audits, Inspections & Documentation
- Coordinate documents for HACCP, FSSC 22000, BRC, organic, and halal audits
- Prepare for Dubai Municipality, SFDA, and USFDA inspections
- Support supplier audits and customer audits
- Prepare QA documents for different country requirements
- Keep audit files complete and organized
- Support process flow diagram preparation and on-site verification
Complaints & Corrective Action
- Support the Manager, QC in handling customer complaints
- Address internal complaints promptly
- Record all complaints in the complaint log
- Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA)
- Track complaint closure and effectiveness
- Prepare trend analysis on complaint data
Supervision of QC Activities
- Oversee QC supervisors across production, warehouse, and logistics
- Monitor critical control points (CCP)
- Check storage control and environmental conditions
- Verify production checks and label checks
- Review incoming and outgoing items
- Verify HACCP checklists and records
Training & Team Development
- Deliver on-the-job training to production staff
- Deliver on-the-job training to warehouse staff
- Support Manager QC with training programs
- Reinforce hygiene and food safety practices
- Coach staff on documentation requirements
- Assess understanding after training sessions
Testing, Trends & Recall Readiness
- Prepare trend analysis on microbiological results
- Analyze environmental monitoring test data
- Support mock recall tests for finished products
- Ensure MSDS and approved chemical lists are in place
- Confirm pest control and cleaning documentation is current
- Follow up on registration status of finished products
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Licenses
- Undergraduate or master’s degree in microbiology or another food science discipline
- BRCGS Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification
- FSSC 22000 V6 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification
- HALAL training certificate
- Organic training certificate
- Valid UAE driving licence
Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the food industry
- At least 3 years in quality specialist positions
- At least 2 years working in a BRCGS or FSSC 22000 V6 certified company
Language & Skills
- Proficiency in verbal English
- Proficiency in written English
- Strong document control and record-keeping skills
- Ability to coordinate across production, warehouse, and logistics
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Pathway toward Quality Assurance Manager or Food Safety Manager roles
- Opportunity to lead audit programs and certification work
- Exposure to multiple export markets and regulatory frameworks
- Growth within a certified food manufacturing operation
Learning & Development
- Hands-on experience with BRCGS and FSSC 22000 systems
- Audit leadership and internal auditor development
- Regulatory knowledge across UAE and international markets
- Training delivery and team coaching experience
About the Factory — Quality and Food Safety in Dubai
This Dubai food manufacturer runs production, warehouse, and logistics operations under a food safety management system built on BRCGS, FSSC 22000, and HACCP. The factory serves customers and regulators across several markets, which means audits, inspections, and product registrations are part of everyday life. A committed quality team keeps standards high, supports ongoing training, and works closely with production and logistics to protect product integrity from start to finish.
Career Excellence in Food Quality Assurance: Join a certified food factory in Dubai, support FSMS and audit readiness, prepare product specifications and compliance documents, lead complaint and corrective action work, deliver training to production teams, and build a senior career in food quality assurance across the UAE and export markets.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety Specialists: With BRCGS or FSSC 22000 experience
- Microbiologists: Moving into food manufacturing QA
- Certified Internal Auditors: Ready for a factory-based role
- QC Supervisors: Seeking a specialist step-up
- Food Technologists: With product specification experience
- Halal and Organic Compliance Professionals: Expanding their expertise
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