We are looking for Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our growing Operations team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Officer and maintaining a management framework that incorporates and focuses on Quality Assurance and Health & Safety issues in all aspects of the business. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be assertive, and have a keen eye for detail. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

*This position is open to fresh graduates.

Key responsibilities:

• Accomplish customers’ Food Safety assessment questionnaires and documentations required.
• Respond to QA-related enquiries.
• Prepare Corrective Action Request forms for customers and suppliers.
• Filing and organization of various Quality Assurance documentations both soft and hard copies such as FSMS manual, procedures, policies, checklists and monitoring records.
• Assist QAO on administrative tasks, including word processing, editing documents, presentations, filing and handling various internal document requests.
• Author and update procedures and SOPs as needed.
• Administer Food Watch BFS training requests and customer link approvals.
• Facilitate external audits in the absence of QAO if necessary.
• Perform monthly GWP and Vehicle Inspections in the absence of QAO.
• Perform other relevant responsibility required by Chef Middle East Management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate / Graduate in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Technology, Food Science, Engineering or minimum two to three years of food plant or FMCG related experience, including direct relationship with plant sanitation or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, managers, and employees alike.
• Have a strong working knowledge of QA procedures and the legislation that applies to the food industry, including HACCP standards.
• Preference for candidates with Basic or Intermediate Food hygiene training.
• Excellent problem solving and organization skills.
• Self-dependent in taking initiatives.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Excellent team player, supporting and fostering teamwork.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to drive continuous process and performance improvements.