Position: Food Safety Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: JAFZA, Dubai, UAE

About the Client:
Inspire Selection is an award-winning recruitment agency headquartered in Dubai, connecting top-tier candidates with leading organizations across the Middle East.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly qualified and proactive Food Safety Manager to lead food safety and hygiene operations at our state-of-the-art confectionery production facility in JAFZA. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with UAE and international food safety standards, drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage audits, and champion a strong food safety culture across all teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety and hygiene management systems (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000).

• Lead internal and external audits, including certification, customer, and regulatory inspections.

• Identify, assess, and control food safety risks throughout the production process.

• Ensure full compliance with local, national, and international food safety laws and standards.

• Conduct regular hygiene inspections of production, storage, and packaging facilities.

• Investigate food safety incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Collaborate closely with production, quality, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of food safety practices.

• Manage and maintain detailed food safety documentation including SOPs, training logs, traceability systems, and recall procedures.

• Train, coach, and develop staff across all levels on food safety, hygiene standards, and personal responsibility.

• Oversee sanitation programs, allergen controls, pest control initiatives, and cleaning validation activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Quality Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of food safety management experience in the UAE, preferably within the confectionery or broader food manufacturing sector.

• Strong expertise in HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and other recognized food safety standards.

• Proven track record of leading audits and ensuring successful certifications.

• In-depth knowledge of sanitation, allergen management, traceability, and product recall protocols.

• Skilled in root cause analysis and the application of investigative tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram).

• Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and QMS/ERP software systems.

• Hands-on experience in bakery or confectionery production is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified in HACCP Level 3 or 4, ISO 22000 Lead Auditor.

• Familiarity with food fraud prevention and food defense programs.

• Experience managing product recalls and withdrawals.

About Inspire Selection:
Inspire Selection is a leading recruitment agency based in Dubai, known for its integrity, expertise, and ability to connect high-caliber candidates with top employers across HR, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, IT, and Higher Education sectors in the Middle East.