HSE & QA Manager

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSE/QA)

Direct Reports

Role Purpose

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Develop, implement, and enforce company-wide HSE policies and procedures in line with UAE regulations and regional best practices.
• Ensure compliance with
• Civil Defense, Municipality, EHSMS, and Ministry of Labour requirements
• .
• Oversee risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations across warehouses and production facilities.
• Implement
• emergency response plans, fire safety drills, and occupational health programs
• .
• Manage waste disposal, environmental protection measures, and sustainability initiatives.
• Provide regular HSE training for staff and contractors.

Quality Assurance & Food Safety (QA)

• Oversee the implementation of
• HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and Municipality food safety guidelines
• across warehouses and production facilities.
• Develop and maintain
• QA policies, SOPs, and inspection protocols
• .
• Supervise incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality inspections of fresh produce.
• Manage product traceability, recall procedures, and non-conformance investigations.
• Ensure calibration of QA equipment and hygiene monitoring systems.
• Liaise with suppliers and production teams to ensure produce quality standards are consistently met.

Regulatory Compliance & Certifications

• Ensure all company facilities are audit-ready at all times for
• Municipality, ESMA, Dubai Accreditation, and international certification bodies
• .
• Lead internal and external audits (food safety, health & safety, ISO).
• Maintain all required licenses, permits, and regulatory certifications for warehouses and production facilities.

Team Leadership & Training

• Manage and mentor a team of HSE officers, QA/QC inspectors, and hygiene supervisors.
• Conduct regular staff training on
• HSE awareness, food safety, hygiene practices, and quality control standards
• .
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across operations.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor KPIs related to safety incidents, audit scores, food quality defects, and regulatory compliance.
• Present monthly HSE & QA performance reports to senior management.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in safety and quality standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero fatalities and reduction in lost-time incidents.
• 100% compliance with
• UAE Civil Defense, Municipality, and food safety regulations
• .
• Successful completion of internal and external audits with no major non-conformities.
• HACCP and ISO 22000 certification maintained across all facilities.
• Customer complaints and product rejections reduced year-on-year.
• On-time training completion for all staff and contractors.

& Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• Minimum
• 7 10 years experience
• in HSE and QA roles, preferably in FMCG, fresh produce, or food manufacturing sectors.
• Certified in
• HACCP, ISO 22000, NEBOSH/OSHA, or equivalent safety and quality standards
• .
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks (Municipality, Civil Defense, ESMA, MOHRE, EHSMS).
• Proven track record in managing
• multi-site warehouses and production facilities
• .
• Excellent leadership, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP, and QA/HSE management systems.

Core Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of
• food safety and cold chain management
• .
• Strong HSE regulatory and risk management expertise.
• Leadership & team development.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Vendor and stakeholder management.
• Crisis and incident management.
• Excellent communication & reporting skills.
• What do we offer:
• Competitive salary.
• Medical Insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth.