A Trakhees-approved food manufacturing facility in NIP, Dubai is urgently hiring an experienced Quality Manager to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS). This senior leadership role ensures full compliance with Trakhees regulations, Dubai Municipality requirements, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 — making it one of the most complete and demanding quality management positions available in Dubai’s regulated food industry in 2026.
Mandatory Requirements: HACCP Certification, Trakhees and Dubai Municipality regulatory experience, and minimum 7 years in food manufacturing QA/QC — all non-negotiable for this role.
About the Role — Trakhees Food Facility NIP Dubai
Facility Type: Trakhees-regulated food manufacturing and processing facility — NIP, Dubai
Regulatory Scope: Trakhees, Dubai Municipality, HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000
Department: Quality Assurance & Food Safety — reporting to General Manager / Operations Director
Team: Leads QA/QC staff with full food safety training and performance management accountability
Industry: Food manufacturing, food processing, or FMCG — UAE regulated environment
Career Opportunity & Why This Role in Dubai
Seniority: Full ownership of the FSQMS — strategic QA leadership in a UAE-regulated food facility
Regulatory Impact: Direct liaison with Trakhees and Dubai Municipality during inspections and audits
Career Growth: Senior QA management role in Dubai’s most tightly regulated food production environment
Demand: Trakhees-experienced food quality managers among the most in-demand professionals in UAE 2026
Position Overview
The Quality Manager at this Trakhees-regulated food facility in NIP, Dubai holds full responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS) across the entire operation. You will lead food safety risk assessments, manage HACCP and GMP programmes, oversee CAPA processes, coordinate all internal and external audits, investigate customer complaints, and liaise directly with Trakhees and Dubai Municipality authorities during inspections. With a team of QA/QC professionals to lead and develop, this is a high-accountability, high-visibility senior quality management role in one of Dubai’s most compliance-critical food manufacturing environments — demanding a seasoned professional with deep Trakhees regulatory knowledge and proven food industry QA leadership.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Manager at a Trakhees-approved Dubai food facility, you are the ultimate guardian of food safety for everything produced within this operation. You will own the FSQMS, lead audits that determine the facility’s regulatory standing with Trakhees and Dubai Municipality, manage CAPA programs that reduce non-conformities and protect product integrity, train and develop a QA/QC team that upholds the highest UAE food safety standards daily, and build a senior quality leadership career at the most regulated and respected level of Dubai’s food manufacturing industry.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Management System Development
- Develop, implement, and continuously maintain the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in full alignment with HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 requirements
- Lead comprehensive food safety risk assessments and ongoing hazard analysis programmes across all production and processing areas
- Maintain robust traceability systems, product recall procedures, and crisis management protocols ready for immediate activation
- Ensure all food safety documentation, SOPs, quality manuals, and records are complete, current, and audit-ready at all times
Regulatory Compliance — Trakhees & Dubai Municipality
- Ensure full operational compliance with Trakhees regulations, Dubai Municipality food safety requirements, and all applicable UAE food standards
- Serve as the primary liaison with Trakhees and Dubai Municipality authorities during all facility inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews
- Prepare the facility and team for regulatory visits with complete documentation, evidence packages, and corrective action histories
- Monitor updates to Trakhees and Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and implement necessary compliance changes proactively
Audit Management & CAPA Programs
- Lead, plan, and execute all internal quality audits, external regulatory audits, supplier audits, and food safety certification audits
- Manage the full CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) programme — from root cause analysis through to verified closure of all findings
- Investigate customer complaints and quality incidents thoroughly, implementing permanent corrective actions and preventive measures
- Track and report on audit KPIs including non-conformity closure timelines, compliance scores, and corrective action effectiveness
Quality Control — Raw Materials & Finished Products
- Oversee inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, work-in-progress batches, and all finished food products against specifications
- Investigate quality deviations and product non-conformities with urgency, implementing corrective actions that prevent recurrence
- Drive measurable reduction in product rejection rates and production wastage through systematic quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure all testing, sampling, and inspection activities are documented accurately and completely for audit and traceability purposes
Team Leadership & Food Safety Training
- Lead, manage, and develop the full QA/QC team with clear accountability, regular performance reviews, and structured development plans
- Conduct ongoing food safety training programmes for production and QA staff covering HACCP, GMP, hygiene, and regulatory requirements
- Build a facility-wide culture of food safety awareness, quality ownership, and continuous improvement across all departments
- Prepare and present quality performance reports for senior management, covering KPIs, audit outcomes, and improvement initiatives
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a closely related scientific or technical field
- HACCP Certification is mandatory — candidates without this certification will not be considered for this position
- ISO 22000 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor Certification is strongly preferred and a significant competitive advantage
- Knowledge and experience of Halal certification and UAE Halal food safety standards is a valuable additional advantage
Experience
- Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in food manufacturing, food processing, or FMCG quality assurance and management
- Minimum 3 to 5 years in a managerial or senior quality leadership role with direct team management responsibility
- Hands-on experience working with Trakhees and Dubai Municipality food safety requirements is mandatory — non-negotiable
- Experience managing FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, and HACCP certification and surveillance audits in a UAE food facility
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills — ability to lead, motivate, and develop a QA/QC team in a high-compliance environment
- Deep audit expertise and regulatory compliance knowledge covering Trakhees, Dubai Municipality, and international food safety standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating quality failures and implementing sustainable preventive solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for regulatory liaison, audit reporting, and senior management presentations
- Proficiency in quality management systems and Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and performance tracking
Key Performance Indicators for This Role
- Zero major non-conformities recorded during Trakhees, Dubai Municipality, or certification audits
- Food safety compliance score maintained at 95% or above across all monitored areas
- Measurable and consistent reduction in customer complaints quarter on quarter
- Timely closure of all audit findings within agreed corrective action deadlines
- Sustained reduction in product rejection rates and food production wastage
About Quality Manager Careers in Dubai’s Trakhees Food Sector
Trakhees-regulated food facilities in Dubai’s NIP (National Industries Park) and surrounding free zones represent the UAE’s most stringently governed food manufacturing environments — where Quality Managers with direct Trakhees and Dubai Municipality experience are among the most sought-after professionals in the food industry in 2026. This Quality Manager role offers complete ownership of the FSQMS, direct regulatory authority engagement, and real leadership impact across a food production operation where quality and food safety are not just priorities — they are legally mandated requirements that protect consumers, clients, and the business every single day.
Career Excellence: Own the complete food safety and quality management function at a Trakhees-approved Dubai facility — and build a senior QA leadership career in one of the UAE’s most regulated and rewarding food manufacturing environments.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Food Quality Managers: With 7+ years in UAE food manufacturing or FMCG and mandatory Trakhees and Dubai Municipality regulatory experience
- HACCP-Certified QA Leaders: Holding ISO 22000 lead auditor credentials and hands-on experience managing food safety certification audits in Dubai
- Food Safety Compliance Managers: With deep FSSC 22000, GMP, and GHP implementation experience in a Trakhees-regulated facility
- Food Science or Microbiology Graduates: With 7–10 years of progressive food quality management experience in the UAE or GCC food sector
- FMCG Quality Professionals: Ready to step into a full FSQMS ownership role in one of Dubai’s most regulated food production environments
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