Food Quality Manager / Food Safety Manager

About the role

A full-time management position within the Quality Assurance & Food Safety department is open for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented and results-driven Food Quality Manager / Food Safety Manager. The role oversees food quality assurance, hygiene standards and food safety compliance across operations, including developing quality control procedures, implementing food safety management systems and monitoring production standards so that all products meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain food quality assurance and food safety management systems.
• Establish quality control procedures and ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations.
• Monitor food production, processing, storage, packaging and handling activities.
• Conduct regular inspections, internal audits and food safety assessments.
• Implement and monitor HACCP, GMP and other relevant food safety programs.
• Identify food safety risks and set up preventive and corrective action plans.
• Investigate customer complaints, product defects and quality incidents.
• Coordinate laboratory testing, product sampling and quality evaluations.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability and quality records.
• Train staff on food hygiene, sanitation and safe food handling.
• Work with production, procurement and operations teams and prepare quality performance reports.

Required profile

• Degree or relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Microbiology or a related field.
• Strong understanding of food quality assurance and food safety management principles.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 and relevant food safety regulations.
• Familiarity with quality inspections, risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• Analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Communication and reporting skills, with strong attention to detail.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead food quality and safety improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to quality assurance systems and industry best practices.
• Professional training and industry certification opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development and leadership advancement opportunities.

To apply, interested candidates submit an updated CV; shortlisted applicants are contacted about the next steps.