[ref. h05431517] Supply Chain QA Supervisor - Dubai

Job Description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella SALT, Parker&aposs, Grind, Somewhere, Public, Soil, Shalwa and Kumo.

We are presently seeking to hire a highly qualified Supply Chain QA Supervisor ensures the company&aposs products, raw materials, and processes throughout the supply chain meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This role involves supervising the compliance team, conducting audits (of suppliers and internal manufacturing/warehousing processes), developing quality assurance policies, and collaborating with departments to ensure continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

• Supervision and Leadership:
• Lead and supervise the compliance team, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Schedule and manage yearly compliance audits and inspections within the supply chain operations.
• Follow-up on monthly reports and supply chain KPIs to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Ensure team adherence to all quality assurance and compliance protocols.
• Compliance Management:
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and compliance policies and procedures for suppliers and internal manufacturing/warehousing.
• Ensure all products and raw materials meet regulatory and company standards.
• Monitor and report on compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., UAE requirements, KSA requirements, GCC, HACCP and ISO22000).
• Monitor supplier and internal supply chain adherence to regulatory and company standards.
• Auditing and Inspection:
• Plan and conduct internal audit and supplier audits.
• Document audit findings, prepare reports, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.
• Ensure raw material and ingredient food safety approval.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify areas for improvement in supply chain quality assurance processes and implement solutions.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and root causes of non-compliance at suppliers and internal supply chain points.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to drive quality and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure all CPU and branches are HACCP certified and maintain the certification.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports on compliance status and performance metrics.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory requirements and INDPT standards.

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance or compliance, preferably in the manufacturing, food production, or supply chain industry.
• Proven experience in conducting audits and managing compliance programs.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and understanding of relevant industry regulations.
• Bachelor&aposs degree in quality assurance, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in quality assurance (HACCP Level 4, ISO 22000 Lead auditor)
• In-depth understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards relevant to supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proficient in using quality management software and tools.