Our client: A well-established and respected organization in the food sector is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager based in Sharjah.

Your role: Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a food safety management system, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards. Stay updated on local, national, and international food safety regulations, and establish comprehensive policies and procedures. Enforce rigorous standards for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. Conduct internal audits, coordinate external audits, and manage customer complaints, implementing corrective actions. Provide staff training on food safety standards and identify opportunities for process improvement. Maintain accurate records, communicate with regulatory agencies and suppliers, and oversee day-to-day operations of the Microbiology laboratory coordinating with internal teams, and overseeing the purchasing team.

Must Haves: At least 8+ years of years of work experience in the Meat industry. Bachelor\'s degree in microbiology. Thorough knowledge of Micro laboratory analysis protocols. Excellent understanding of GSO standards. Completion of FSSC 22000 and BRC lead auditor training and thorough knowledge in conducting internal audits.

Managing Expectations: At Mindfield we are driven by mutually agreed KPIs and service levels. Exceptional results can only be delivered when we understand both our key stakeholders\' clients and candidates. Keeping this in mind we would request that when applying for a role do take cognizance of the \xe2\x80\x9cmust haves\xe2\x80\x9d to avoid disappointment. Sometimes positions take time to close and there could be delay in us responding to you but as a thumb rule if you do not hear from us in 7-8 working days post applying for the role then the resume has not been shortlisted and would be kept on the database for other roles.

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