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Quality Controller Jobs in Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Mezzan Foods
Title: Quality Controller
Company: Mezzan Foods
Location: Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Job Category
FMCG (food)
Job Description
Accuracy of Testing Results: Ensure that 100% of quality tests are performed accurately and reported promptly during the shift to avoid any process delays or product deviations.
Timeliness of Corrective Actions: Respond to any out-of-specification results within a set time frame (e.g., within 15 -20 minutes), communicating necessary adjustments to the production team
Shift Management Efficiency: Ensure smooth QC operations during shifts, with minimal downtime or delays, and a target of zero missed tests or incomplete documentation.
Compliance with Food Safety Standards: Maintain 100% compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP standards by strictly adhering to SOPs
Issue Reporting and Resolution: Promptly report all quality and food safety issues, including pest sightings or deviations, to the Assistant Technical Manager within the agreed timeframe. Ensure proper escalation and resolution to avoid any disruption to production.
Documentation and Traceability: Ensure that the shift QC & Production monitoring records, test results, deviations, and corrective actions are documented in real time with zero backlogs, ensuring full traceability in the quality/food safety system.
Continuous Improvement Participation: Actively contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring process improvements based on recurring quality trends or test failures.
Safety & Hygiene Compliance: Ensure that all production activities strictly adhere to health, safety, and hygiene protocols, aiming of zero incidents of non-compliance during the shift.
Shift Reporting: Ensure all shift reports are accurately completed and submitted promptly to the Asst. Technical Manager at the end of each shift.
Skills
QC Laboratory Testing skills,
Knowledgeable in the operation and management of Laboratory equipment,
Experience in Testing methods & procedures, Hygiene & Food safety inspection skills
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related field,
Minimum HACCP Level-3 certification is a must and other food safety related trainings are desirable
Minimum Two years Manufacturing industry experience outside UAE or minimum 1 year experience in UAE
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
About The Business
We, The KITCO ‘Bunny’ is a recognized mascot who is loved by people across the Middle East. The brand’s recognition results from over 50 years of passion and dedication invested in providing the utmost quality snacks to families in the region . KITCO has a vast product portfolio ranging from natural potato chips known as ‘NICE’, gourmet chips known as Kettle Cooked, Bliss, Stix, and others. KITCO’s manufacturing footprint spans across the GCC. KITCO operates several facilities in Kuwait, KSA, UAE, and Qatar operating under the umbrella of Mezzan Holding Co.
Mezzan Holding Co. Is a Prominent Food, Healthcare, And Consumer Conglomerate In The Middle East, Boasting a Distinguished Heritage Spanning Over 75 Years. With Its Headquarters In Kuwait, Mezzan Holding Co. Has Direct Operations In Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, And Jordan, And
â– Employs 8,500 individuals from over 50 nationalities
â– Distributes more than 34,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs)
â– Provides over 100,000 meals daily in Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE through its catering services
â– Operates 130,000 square meters of food, beverage, and FMCG manufacturing facilities in Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE
â– Represents some of the most renowned names in the FMCG and healthcare sectors
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