A leading food manufacturing and production company in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead quality control and assurance across its operations. The business spans food manufacturing, catering, cold storage, food processing, bakery production, and distribution, with food safety and operational excellence at its core. As Quality Control Manager, you’ll lead the QC function across production; develop and maintain quality procedures and standards; monitor product quality from production through storage and distribution; keep HACCP, GMP, GHP, and food safety systems strong; manage audits, inspections, and certification work; lead corrective and preventive action; investigate customer complaints; and lead, train, and develop the QC team. You’ll also report quality performance to senior management and build a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility.
About the Company — Multi-Sector Food Production in Abu Dhabi
Industry: Food manufacturing, catering, bakery, and food processing
Additional Operations: Cold storage and food distribution
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Focus: Food safety, quality, hygiene, and operational excellence
Standards: UAE food regulations, HACCP, GMP, and GHP
Quality Control Manager Role — Quality Leadership Across Production
Department: Quality Control & Assurance
Primary Focus: Quality systems, food safety controls, audits, and team leadership
Scope: Manufacturing, processing, bakery, catering, cold storage, and distribution
Mission: Ensuring every product meets quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Quality Control Manager Position Overview
The Quality Control Manager role is a senior leadership position responsible for the quality of every product that leaves the company’s Abu Dhabi operations. You’ll lead the quality control function across food manufacturing and production, making sure products consistently meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. That starts with the foundations: developing, implementing, and maintaining quality control procedures and standards that every site can follow. From there, you’ll monitor product quality at each stage, from production and packaging through storage and distribution, and carry out routine inspections and verification activities to catch issues early. Food safety is central to the role. You’ll maintain and improve HACCP, GMP, GHP, and food safety management systems, and make sure the operation complies with UAE food regulations and international standards. You’ll also prepare for and support regulatory inspections and customer audits, plan and conduct internal audits, and manage external certification audits. When something goes wrong, you’ll lead corrective and preventive action, investigate customer complaints and quality incidents, and analyze trends to stop problems from coming back. Leadership sits at the heart of the job: you’ll lead and develop the QC team, deliver training on hygiene, quality, and compliance, set quality KPIs, and build a culture of continuous improvement. Reporting is part of the picture too, including quality dashboards and performance updates for senior management.
As Quality Control Manager, you’ll bring a deep understanding of food quality systems and a practical command of HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP. You’ll work across diverse operations, from bakery and catering to cold storage and FMCG distribution, adapting quality approaches to each environment. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in food technology, food science, microbiology, biotechnology, quality management, chemical engineering, or a related field, along with ten years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or food safety, and at least three years in a leadership or management role. Professional certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, food safety, or quality management are highly valued. Strong experience with food manufacturing or processing, proven success in running food safety management systems, and a track record of managing audits, inspections, and compliance will set you apart. For experienced quality leaders in the UAE, this role offers the chance to shape quality across a diverse food business.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Control Manager in Abu Dhabi, you protect consumers by making sure every product is safe and consistent, lead food safety across multiple production lines, build and develop a quality team, drive continuous improvement through data and audits, represent quality to senior leadership, and advance a senior career in food quality management in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities & Quality Leadership Duties
Quality Control Leadership
- Lead the quality control function across manufacturing operations
- Develop and maintain quality control procedures and standards
- Set priorities for QC activities across sites
- Coordinate QC work with production and supply teams
- Ensure consistent quality practices across all lines
- Report on quality status to senior leadership
Product Monitoring & Inspections
- Monitor product quality through production and packaging
- Oversee quality checks in storage and distribution
- Conduct routine quality inspections
- Verify product conformance against specifications
- Investigate deviations found during inspections
- Ensure products meet internal and customer standards
Food Safety, HACCP & GMP Systems
- Maintain and improve HACCP systems
- Oversee GMP and GHP compliance across operations
- Manage food safety management system requirements
- Ensure compliance with UAE food regulations
- Support food safety controls at every production stage
- Keep hygiene standards consistent across facilities
Audits, Inspections & Certifications
- Plan and conduct internal quality audits
- Support regulatory inspections and visits
- Prepare for customer audits and assessments
- Manage external certification audits
- Develop audit reports and improvement plans
- Track closure of audit findings
CAPA, Complaints & Continuous Improvement
- Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives
- Investigate customer complaints and quality incidents
- Analyze quality trends and non-conformances
- Recommend and drive improvement initiatives
- Build a culture of quality and continuous improvement
- Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions
Team Leadership & Reporting
- Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Control team
- Deliver training on food safety, hygiene, and compliance
- Establish quality KPIs and monitor team performance
- Build quality performance dashboards and reports
- Present quality updates to senior management
- Recommend improvement plans based on KPI results
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or Biotechnology
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management or Chemical Engineering
- Other related fields considered
Experience
- 10 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or food safety
- Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience
- Strong experience in food manufacturing, processing, catering, bakery, FMCG, or food distribution
- Proven experience implementing HACCP, GMP, and food safety management systems
- Experience managing audits, inspections, certifications, and regulatory compliance
Professional Certifications
- HACCP certification
- ISO 22000 certification
- GMP certification
- Food safety or quality management certification
Core Competencies
- Strong knowledge of food quality standards
- Deep understanding of quality management systems
- Ability to analyze trends and drive corrective action
- Leadership and team development skills
- Clear communication with senior management
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Senior leadership pathway toward Quality or Operations Director roles
- Opportunity to shape quality strategy across a diverse food business
- Exposure to multiple production sectors from bakery to cold storage
- Visibility with senior management through quality reporting
Learning & Development
- Hands-on leadership of a multi-site quality function
- Experience managing regulatory and customer audits
- Development of team leadership and coaching skills
- Ongoing expertise in UAE food regulations and international standards
About the Company — Food Quality Leadership in Abu Dhabi
This leading food manufacturing and production company serves customers across Abu Dhabi through a diverse range of operations, including food manufacturing, catering, cold storage, food processing, bakery production, and distribution. Quality, food safety, and hygiene run through every part of the business, supported by strong systems, regular inspections, and a commitment to operational excellence. The company values quality leaders who can keep standards high while developing their teams and working closely with senior management.
Career Excellence in Food Quality Management: Lead quality across a diverse food business in Abu Dhabi, build and develop a QC team, drive food safety through HACCP, GMP, and ISO systems, manage audits and regulatory compliance, present quality performance to leadership, and advance a senior career in food quality management in the UAE.
Who Should Apply?
- QA and QC Managers: Seeking a food manufacturing leadership role
- Food Safety Specialists: Ready to lead a quality function
- Food Technologists: With management experience in production
- Microbiologists: Moving into senior quality leadership
- HACCP and ISO Auditors: Ready for operational responsibility
- Production Quality Leads: Aiming for a senior management role
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